How Can Numbness In Fingers After A Workout Session Be Treated?

Hi im dr.hema physiotherapist. Lifting heavy weight with your hands puts pressure on the nerves of the wrist, which can cause numbness and tingling. If you are bending your wrists while lifting , blood supply to your fingers is reduced, which can also cause numbness as you mentioned. Bodybuilders are at increased risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, and this could be a symptom. Protect yourself by using proper form and strengthening your wrists as well as the rest of your body. Strengthen your wrists so they can support the exercise you do to build a stronger body. Use a weight that feels light and doesn t cause strain after 15 repetitions. Hold the weight in one hand with your elbow bent and palm facing up. Rest your elbow on a pad or support it with your other hand. Slowly bend your hand down as far as you can at wrist, then bend your hand back up continuing past the starting point as far as you can in toward your forearm. Return to the starting position for one set. Repeat three sets of 15 repetitions with both hands. Reduce your chances of getting hurt with stretching exercises. Hold your arms straight out in front of you with wrists bent so your fingers are pointing up toward the ceiling. Count to five, then straighten your wrists and relax your fingers. Make a fist with both hands and bend down at the wrist. Count to five, then straighten wrists and relax your fingers. Repeat the full exercise 10 times, then relax your arms at your sides and shake your hands for a few seconds Other possible causes of numbness are vitamin deficiency or too much of some minerals. Some medicines can cause numbness, and alcohol and tobacco can damage nerves. Medical conditions including diabetes, thyroid problems and others could also be responsible. But as per your age nothing to worry continue with your fitness with precautions and A healthy diet lifestyle can prevent numbness from most of these causes. See your doctor if you have persistent and increasing tingling or numbness even after precautions. Hope this helps to guide you and in doubt do write to us.