Client has pins & needles after exercise down 1 arm

[Burnzy7]

Hi guys,

So I had a session with a client the other day with a new client I have signed on and I saw her again today to which she mentioned a day after training she had pins and needles down one arm from the elbow to her middle finger & an ache at the top of her shoulder. She has no injuries at all, nor any accidents in her life so far.

I'm troubled to what this is, I'm guessing a trapped nerve?

Ross

[tylerpritchard_7]

From livestrong dot commm

A pinched nerve in your arm or shoulder, which occurs when a nerve becomes inflamed by pressure from the surrounding bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons, can cause a pins and needles sensation in your arms, as well as numbness or lack of sensation in the area supplied by the nerve. Other symptoms include sharp pain and muscle weakness.

Also says should see a physician as could be an underlying condition.

[Patriots25]

Maybe ulnar nerve is compressed or something? I had the same problem but the feeling would end at my elbow

[JoeCannonMSCSCS]

Its a tough call based on what you say. It could be a pinched nerve or a sign of tennis elbow. worst case scenario, pain going down one arm -either left or right - could also be a sign of a heart attack.

It sounds to me like you overworked her but I could be wrong. The part about pain in her shoulder could be a rotator cuff issue. Im going to suggest you cut back on shoulder work and biceps work and do circuit training until this pain gets better.