Can Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cause Forearm Tingling/Pain?
If you have had a tingling sensation or pain in your inner forearm or in your fingers and you don’t suffer from neck or nerve pain or Golfers elbow, you maybe affected by a condition known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. In this blog, we will discuss this condition in more details, its common symptoms, why they occur and how to differentiate it from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

We have a set of nerves exiting the spine between every two vertebras, all the way from the neck to the tailbone. One of these is the Ulnar nerve, that travels from your neck all the way to the elbow and forearm, going into your hand and fingers, namely the little and ring finger. Whenever there is any irritation or compression of the nerve in and around your elbow it can lead to pain or tingling in the little and ring finger and part of the hand and forearm that lies in line with these two fingers. This is known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome or Ulnar Nerve Entrapment. If it is present for a long period of time you may notice a weakness in your grip strength on the affected side as compared to the other unaffected hand. 
 
Sometimes people can confuse this condition with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A good way to differentiate the two conditions is that carpal tunnel syndrome will affect the rest of the fingers and thumb on the inner aspect of the palm and not the little and ring finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused due to compression or irritation of the Median nerve in your wrist. You can read more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome HERE
 
Another point of confusion can be the variable symptoms seen in Cubital tunnel syndrome. Like all other nerve pains, the kind of sensation felt (pain or tingling or tingling numbness or burning or discomfort or pressure sensation) depends on the nerve fibre that is being irritated or compressed within the nerve. Watch this video to learn more about nerve pains and why do the symptoms of nerve pains vary widely:


Usually these symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome can increase when you repeatedly bend the elbow, such as prolonged hours of driving without a break, repeated use of phone with elbow bent, constant typing, or certain racquet sports, swelling in the elbow area due to fractures or dislocations, etc. This causes the Ulnar nerve to stretch over the elbow, thus causing more stress on the nerve. Some other medical conditions such as arthritis can also cause this condition. 
 
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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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