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Have you felt pain or numbness in your elbow which then travels toward half of the ring and small finger in your hand? If so, you may have Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. This occurs when there is compression of the ulnar nerve within the cubital tunnel. The ulnar nerve travels down the medial side of the elbow and forearm branching off in the hand to half of the ring and small finger.
Feeling as if your hand is “asleep” is a common symptom in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. The primary areas affected include the palmar side of the thumb, index, middle, and partial ring finger. Individuals who are deemed obese (BMI>29) are 250% more likely to develop CTS than those with a BMI<20. Similarly, people who have jobs performing repetitive motions have a higher chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness and tingling may occur when pressure is increased in the carpal tunnel.