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maltbyguy

maltbyguy

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Hi all I just thought that I would let everyone know about my problem
I have been plating the hull of my Victory and so have been resting on my workbench on my elbow
I have been having pins and needles in my fingers for the last couple of weeks
The physio says it is cubital tunnel syndrome where the nerve goes through the elbow gets bruised.
It could be up to 6 months to clear !!!!
So I think the moral is not to rest for a long time on your elbows and if you must find something soft to rest on I
Andy
 
I also have cubital tunnel syndrome, and have been dealing with it for the past 5 years or so. In order to keep the tingling away, I have to do a daily series of nerve “flossing” stretches that keep the nerve from becoming stuck or trapped in the canal. I also wear splinted elbow sleeves at night to prevent me from sleeping for long periods with my arms bent like T-Rex paws. This is probably the origin of my problem. Without surgery, at this point, it is not going away for me. I’m 52. I would look into “cubital tunnel stretches,” which will be helpful to you any which way, and might be enough to solve the problem altogether.
 
Hubac’s Historian said:
I also have cubital tunnel syndrome, and have been dealing with it for the past 5 years or so. In order to keep the tingling away, I have to do a daily series of nerve “flossing” stretches that keep the nerve from becoming stuck or trapped in the canal. I also wear splinted elbow sleeves at night to prevent me from sleeping for long periods with my arms bent like T-Rex paws. This is probably the origin of my problem. Without surgery, at this point, it is not going away for me. I’m 52. I would look into “cubital tunnel stretches,” which will be helpful to you any which way, and might be enough to solve the problem altogether.
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Oh dear I feel for you
I have seen various videos about flossing and will give them a try
I am seeing the physio on Monday and will take his advice
 
Sorry to hear you're dealing with this, Andy. Recently, I've been dealing with shoulder bursitis (inflammation of the bursa sac). I had no idea what I did to cause it. After researching a bit, I learned when we put our arms and hands at an unnatural position for a period of time, it can cause issues, typically around the joints. I I've been planking the sides of my ship lately. In doing this, I didn't realize I was in a position of holding my hands at shoulder level, with elbows outward. I'm positive this was the cause of my problems. Interestingly, painters, those who paint interior walls, and constantly reaching their arms over their heads, rolling or brushing, deal with this a lot.

Since, I've rested the arms and improved my working position, by raising my chair and lowering the model, so my arms hang more naturally. This has fixed my issue.
Hoping you find a solution for yours.
 
Hoss6262 said:
Sorry to hear you're dealing with this, Andy. Recently, I've been dealing with shoulder bursitis (inflammation of the bursa sac). I had no idea what I did to cause it. After researching a bit, I learned when we put our arms and hands at an unnatural position for a period of time, it can cause issues, typically around the joints. I I've been planking the sides of my ship lately. In doing this, I didn't realize I was in a position of holding my hands at shoulder level, with elbows outward. I'm positive this was the cause of my problems. Interestingly, painters, those who paint interior walls, and constantly reaching their arms over their heads, rolling or brushing, deal with this a lot.

Since, I've rested the arms and improved my working position, by raising my chair and lowering the model, so my arms hang more naturally. This has fixed my issue.
Hoping you find a solution for yours.
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Thanks Hoss
It seems that we all do things to our bodies especially the arms and shoulders by bad practice
If we were working for someone then there would be a nice insurance claim lol
I
 
maltbyguy said:
Hi all I just thought that I would let everyone know about my problem
I have been plating the hull of my Victory and so have been resting on my workbench on my elbow
I have been having pins and needles in my fingers for the last couple of weeks
The physio says it is cubital tunnel syndrome where the nerve goes through the elbow gets bruised.
It could be up to 6 months to clear !!!!
So I think the moral is not to rest for a long time on your elbows and if you must find something soft to rest on I
Andy
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So that's what I occasionally get, it goes with me carpel tunnel syndrome!
 
I also have had this problem about a year ago. My neurologist explained the cause - too much time with my elbow on my desk and workbench. I used (and still use) a folded washcloth under the elbow. The problem has gone away.
 
I'm 74. For the last year or so numbness and tingling and sometimes in the morning sharp pains in finger joints. I fear I may never do fine work again. I suppose I'll go to the doctor. Pacemaker in July, PT for back pain now. I used to be Apollo crossed with Hercules with just a bit of Cary Grant thrown in. What the heck has gone wrong? I go to the gym, but why do they need all those mirrors? One must laugh. I soak my hands in hot water- not as often as I should, but it seems to help. I feel like one more ship and one more painting and the promised train layout for the grandbabies. Best to all as we chart our course westward.
 
Merl said:
I also have had this problem about a year ago. My neurologist explained the cause - too much time with my elbow on my desk and workbench. I used (and still use) a folded washcloth under the elbow. The problem has gone away.
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Yes that is what I am going to start using ... after I have given my elbow some rest
 
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