A warning

[maltbyguy]

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

 

[RichardG]

Sorry to hear this. I hope it clears up more quickly. I get a twinge of tennis elbow if I sand to heavily for too long. It is important to listen to your body when doing any kind of repetitive work.

 

[maltbyguy]

Sorry to hear this. I hope it clears up more quickly. I get a twinge of tennis elbow if I sand to heavily for too long. It is important to listen to your body when doing any kind of repetitive work.

Thanks Richard

 

[KAYA61]

thank you for the warning

 

[Senorbob]

now problems arise from "cell phone hand" and texting thumb.

 

[AllanKP69]

Neither resting on our elbows or resting on our laurels is a good thing

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

This sort of thing depends a lot on your individual bone structure and where your nerves are routed. Having a soft, cushy neoprene pad under your elbow could help prevent focusing pressure on the nerve. Here's to a fast recovery, @maltbyguy !

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

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.

 

[maltbyguy]

This sort of thing depends a lot on your individual bone structure and where your nerves are routed. Having a soft, cushy neoprene pad under your elbow could help prevent focusing pressure on the nerve. Here's to a fast recovery, @maltbyguy !

Thanks for the suggestion I will give it a try

 

[maltbyguy]

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.

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

 

[Hoss6262]

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.

 

[maltbyguy]

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.

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

 

[rtwpsom2]

You know, this 'getting old' isn't for the faint of heart.