Do you have trouble holding onto your cup of coffee? Does your hand just seem to not do what you want it to do? If so, you may have a condition called cubital tunnel syndrome. This syndrome is caused by pressure being placed on the ulnar nerve as it passes through the elbow at the medial epicondyle. If there is habitual pressure placed on that aspect of the elbow while at work, typing, or even constant trauma, symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain may develop. These symptoms can begin to affect the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, or fingers.
A thorough musculoskeletal exam can help in diagnosing this syndrome. Often, a nerve conduction test can be performed to confirm the diagnosis and establish the severity of the issue. In order to treat this problem conservatively, activity modifications should be made initially. A person should avoid leaning on their elbows as well as avoiding placing their elbows on hard surfaces for an extended time.
Splinting can be used to keep the elbow in a straightened position at night to avoid irritating the area. Chiropractic adjustments of the elbow complex are used to mobilize the joint to create better motion within the joint. Also, various soft tissue modalities such as Graston Technique can be utilized to release tension that may be on the ulnar nerve due to thicker connective tissue and tight musculature.
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