Hands going numb
02-07-16, 08:06 PM
#51
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I have similar issues and have found that I need to remind myself to keep changing positions on my bars. It helps, but after enough time, I would still get numb.
Years ago, I had a Cannondale road bike and I was experiencing the issue even way back then. I purchased a set of bolt on aero bars. I found that having my forearms down on the pads, almost completely eliminated the problem. I was able to raise the bars slightly which made that Aero bars actually more comfortable for me than riding in the drops. Having multiple hand positions available is never a bad idea.
Years ago, I had a Cannondale road bike and I was experiencing the issue even way back then. I purchased a set of bolt on aero bars. I found that having my forearms down on the pads, almost completely eliminated the problem. I was able to raise the bars slightly which made that Aero bars actually more comfortable for me than riding in the drops. Having multiple hand positions available is never a bad idea.
That's because you were no longer putting pressure on the nerves in your hand. Learn where they are and put the pressure on the parts of your hands that bear weight when you do pushups. By doing this, I was able to eliminate numbness completely within two weeks of training myself of where not to put pressure. Studying the anatomy of your hand will pay big dividends in this.
J.
02-09-16, 10:46 AM
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CPS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ---- that is what you have. Look it up (Google: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome); see your doctor!
Joe
BTW: I am going to have CPS operations on both my hands. It is a 15-minute procedure and I expect that I'll no longer have the numbness and pain I now suffer with.
This is a common problem; the 'cure' is simple, usually permanent, and safe. If you wait too long, your medial nerve may be permanently damaged and the problem might then persist. See your doctor and be pro-active about this, Now--- PLEASE?!!
Joe
Joe
BTW: I am going to have CPS operations on both my hands. It is a 15-minute procedure and I expect that I'll no longer have the numbness and pain I now suffer with.
This is a common problem; the 'cure' is simple, usually permanent, and safe. If you wait too long, your medial nerve may be permanently damaged and the problem might then persist. See your doctor and be pro-active about this, Now--- PLEASE?!!
Joe
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