Different kind of topic - Ailments from our craft

[KCSteve]

I've had some minor problems from my day job - sitting at a computer all day - and figured out it was excess pressure on the elbows. Roll up a couple of small towels and tape them into pads - did that as a stopgap while making other changes and it helped a lot.

 

[Aflaaak]

Well, Aflaaak, glad you brought this up. I started getting numbness in the little and ring fingers of my right hand and have been trying to figure it out. I had a pinched nerve in my neck just before this started, I also had been doing a little more engraving than usual and tried placing my elbow on a resting. I'll have to look into the ulnar nerve possibility. Thanks

Hi Robert,
I too have some neck problems, with arthritic degeneration causing pinching. I saw a neck/spine specialist who said it could cause hand symptoms, but the pinky and ring finger numbness were more likely elbow related. I use a rest too, but started using a soft Gel pad on top. I think some of the other problem is just from the pressure in my elbow generated by strong pushing (I don't have a machine) while my elbow is bent. If your problem persists, you might want to see an Orthopedist.
Rob

 

[Aflaaak]

As I remember the nerve operation was called a transposition so the doc moved it some. Almost instant relief and not too long a recovery. Do have a 4 inch or so scar on my old elbow, so I wont be impressing any women Also been down the carpal tunnel road and operations works for that also. I feel like the poster boy for the orthopedic surgons, But I think Brian has me beat

Thanks Dave,
Good to hear yours was successful and makes me feel a little better that if it comes to it, it does work.
Rob