Arms? hands? Same thing - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Gtiracer · 31-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Tonight I had a non bodybuilding related accident, quite silly really.

Just passed my right hand up my body and whacked it on the underside of my left elbow. My hand was really sore i could barely move my fingers for about 2 mins, then it died down but can feel a slight tension in there. I can grip and put pressure on the palm without disturbing the pain but if i press a particular point on the middle of the top of my hand now the whole pain comes back again and 'freezes' my hand.

Im so annoyed because my elbow didn't even hit it that hard and it is literally one small point on my hand that does it, anywhere else doesn't hurt

any ideas what i've done?

Nine Pack · 01-02-2008, 08:24 AM

?? Were you trying to punch yourself in the armpit?

Either way, sounds like you have just given one of the nerves in your hand that serve the extensor muscles a bit of a knock. It'll be a little bruised but should be ok soon. Try a little ice to reduce the swelling. It only takes a tiny bit of bruising or swelling to put a slight compression on a nerve (especially in an area so close to the surface) & the tingling, pain & dysfunction will occur. It's unlikely you have done any lasting damage. Of course, if your fingers shrivel up & drop off, I'd be inclined to seek help.

Gtiracer · 01-02-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Pack

?? Were you trying to punch yourself in the armpit?

Either way, sounds like you have just given one of the nerves in your hand that serve the extensor muscles a bit of a knock. It'll be a little bruised but should be ok soon. Try a little ice to reduce the swelling. It only takes a tiny bit of bruising or swelling to put a slight compression on a nerve (especially in an area so close to the surface) & the tingling, pain & dysfunction will occur. It's unlikely you have done any lasting damage. Of course, if your fingers shrivel up & drop off, I'd be inclined to seek help.

ok, thanks very much for your reply. do you think it could warrant a plaster that would make me feel better

31-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gtiracer Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39	Arms? hands? Same thing Tonight I had a non bodybuilding related accident, quite silly really. Just passed my right hand up my body and whacked it on the underside of my left elbow. My hand was really sore i could barely move my fingers for about 2 mins, then it died down but can feel a slight tension in there. I can grip and put pressure on the palm without disturbing the pain but if i press a particular point on the middle of the top of my hand now the whole pain comes back again and 'freezes' my hand. Im so annoyed because my elbow didn't even hit it that hard and it is literally one small point on my hand that does it, anywhere else doesn't hurt any ideas what i've done?

01-02-2008, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,649	Re: Arms? hands? Same thing ?? Were you trying to punch yourself in the armpit? Either way, sounds like you have just given one of the nerves in your hand that serve the extensor muscles a bit of a knock. It'll be a little bruised but should be ok soon. Try a little ice to reduce the swelling. It only takes a tiny bit of bruising or swelling to put a slight compression on a nerve (especially in an area so close to the surface) & the tingling, pain & dysfunction will occur. It's unlikely you have done any lasting damage. Of course, if your fingers shrivel up & drop off, I'd be inclined to seek help. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

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