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numb index finger
by jerbo, Dec 26, 2007 11:05AM
i strained my right arm at work about two weeks ago.....i was holding a nail gun with my right arm extended and trying to fire it...i think i strained something...there is a little pain that is in my right arm like a tightness in my tendant and it goes dowmn to my index finger....my right index finger is a little numb ...i took aleve and it seemed to help the pain but the finger is still numb...do you know what is causing this ..and do you have any remedies...thanks ...jerry
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The hand is a unique organ that allows humans to work and to create. The hand can be conveniently divided into the palmar (volar) and dorsal parts.
It receives its nerve supply from nerves originating from group of nerves placed below the shoulder joint. This group of nerves is called as Brachial plexus.
Any injury to brachial plexus and its nerves will cause numbness along the distribution of nerve.
In your case there is numbness in your arm up to index finger. It suggests that the posterior cord of brachial would have been affected.
I think you should consult a neurologist and orthopaedician to evaluate for cause.
Do post me regarding your decision.
Bye.