Numb hand

[jon avery]

After my long ride, i trapped a nerve in the bottom base of my hand, i have been taking anti-flammatory pills and massaging the trapped nerve area (no rude comments please ) It seems to be taking a long time to heal, is this normal to take so long? has anyone had this? And how can i stop it happenng in the future, i was regually changing hand posistion , and trying to keep weight off it, but alas..........

[Jon H]

I'd recommend an ice pack, or if you can't find one of those, holding a nice cold pint glass should also work

[jon avery]

Cheers Jon, I haven't tried that yet

[Andrew G]

If you damaged the nerve endings then they can take quite a while to repair, I had a very small patch on my shin that wss a bit numb to the touch from cruciate ligament repair surgery which lasted for a good few years.

I'd just look after it as common sense would dictate and if it's still the same at the end of the month then go and see the doctor to let them give it a once over.

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

I had similar problem afew years ago. Rest it. It did get better.

[Marcus]

[quote="Sean Hogan"]Watch any video with Liz Hatch or Victoria Pendleton in it.

You'll be amazed at the restoartive effect on the numb nerve endings

[Dombo]

Jon, what gloves do you use? i have the Specialized BG ones with padding on the ulnar nerve and I no longer get numb hands.

[jon avery]

[quote="Dombo"]Jon, what gloves do you use? i have the Specialized BG ones with padding on the ulnar nerve and I no longer get numb hands.

[Dombo]

Yes, that's exactly where it is. BG gloves have a big gel pad right there.

[jon avery]

[quote="Dombo"]Yes, that's exactly where it is. BG gloves have a big gel pad right there.