Hand and arm tingling

[Shepardg]

Just picked up a Stan solex cliker, I’ve been shooting a thumb button for about 5 years now. I was just shooting the new release in the basement and my hand and lower arm started to tingle, like a lot. Anyone have any experience with this while using a wrist strap? it’s not extremely tight but it’s snug on my wrist. It’s still loose enough to have some play so I can shoot with back tension. Doesn’t seam any different then how I used to shoo them only difference I notice is this strap is leather and my old ones are a cloth and Velcro deal.

 

[Woolley Bugger]

Is one side of your hand more affected than the other? Life thumb and index finger vs. ring finger and pinky. That would help localize if a specific nerve is being compressed. I don't know how to explain the arm tingling. It doesn't make anatomic sense.

 

[Shepardg]

Is one side of your hand more affected than the other? Life thumb and index finger vs. ring finger and pinky. That would help localize if a specific nerve is being compressed. I don't know how to explain the arm tingling. It doesn't make anatomic sense.

thumb index and middle, but my almost my whole forearm also. Ik it’s very strange idk how both nerves would be pinched at the elbow but that’s almost how it feels.

 

[Gundoc]

I have similar.
Turns out its a nerve in my neck being impinged by a disc

 

[Woolley Bugger]

Thumb, index, and middle is classic median nerve. Carpal tunnel. Do you do a lot of typing for your work? Maybe you have borderline carpal tunnel that's being aggravated by the compression of the wrist strap. Still doesn't explain the forearm, though. A pinched nerve in the neck could do it, but not sure why that would happen only with this release and not others. Maybe subtle difference in arm position when you draw?

 

[Shepardg]

Thumb, index, and middle is classic median nerve. Carpal tunnel. Do you do a lot of typing for your work? Maybe you have borderline carpal tunnel that's being aggravated by the compression of the wrist strap. Still doesn't explain the forearm, though. A pinched nerve in the neck could do it, but not sure why that would happen only with this release and not others. Maybe subtle difference in arm position when you draw?

no typing, but I own a concrete company and finish a lot of flat work so this could be some of it. Also leaning to the neck as I typically have some neck and back pain. But like you said. It sure why the wrist strap would all of a sudden flare it up.

 

[Shepardg]

I have similar.
Turns out its a nerve in my neck being impinged by a disc

Humm after how many shots do you shots do you notice the tingling? I’m Going to pay attention more next time I shoot

 

[rkcdvm]

I had the same thing happen. Turned out to be "tennis elbow" and carpal ligament thingy.. I asked the doc what are common causes and he said "welcome to middle-age." He recommended wearing a Wrist Widget when I shoot. It works surprisingly well as long as you shoot a hinge or button. Gets in the way when I use my Like Mike

 

[betelgeuse]

I had something similar, migrated to both hands, ended up being my neck

 

[Marbles]

If you switch back to an old strap, does it still happen? Ever have issues while doing other things?

Nerves can be complex and anatomy is not always typical. Carpal tunnel can result in symptoms going all the way up the arm, but more typical if it has been going on for a while and the median nerve is inflamed. Carpal tunnel also sometimes involves the ulnar nerve distribution.

Could be a combination of carpal and ulnar tunnel brought on by compression and your wrist anatomy. I had carpal tunnel symptoms going back to childhood, finally got it fixed 2 years ago. Still have occasional ulnar nerve symptoms most likely related to cubital tunnel syndrome which is a more complicated fix than carpal tunnel. I'm still rather young (38).

Could be a brachial plexus issue, but that doesn't map cleanly on to what you described. Nor does a spinal nerve root issues map well to what you described. However, nervous and anatomy are more complex than a text book and speaking with an orthopedists who specializes in hands is the answer if this is problematic for your life (or if you start having muscular weakness in your hand).

You can try provoking maneuvers which can help (carpal tunnel compression/percussion, Phalen test, Tinel's sign, elbow flexion test, Etc) which might help localize the problem. While many of the tests are simple, having some to help make sure you are doing them correctly and help interpret the results helps. I'm a nurse practitioner and while not my area, I can consult professional references, and it has still been helpful for me to see an orthopedist for assessment and interpretation.