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Left hand middle finger numbness
I have been experiencing numbness in left hand middle finger since yesterday, I was holding a cover with weight over a kg for an hour and then I started seeing the numbness. And it's not clear after 24 hours. Can you please help
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Median Nerve Mobilisation is one thing can be done and if there is any compression at cervical spine level than cervical alignment and Retraction require to give you permanent relief.
Next Steps
Stretch elbow, wrist and fingers
Health Tips
Avoid neck forward bending and usage of Mobile specially in left hand
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It looks like your middle finger numbness started after holding weight for a long time, so it is most likely due to temporary nerve pressure or irritation. This is quite common and usually not serious.
The nerve that goes to the middle finger can get compressed either in the hand, forearm, or even from the neck, especially if the posture was not ideal while holding the weight.
In most cases, it improves on its own in a few days.
Next Steps
Avoid heavy gripping for a few days
✔ Keep moving your fingers gently
✔ Maintain good neck posture
✔ Warm compress can help
Health Tips
If numbness continues beyond 3–5 days, increases, or you feel weakness in your hand.
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Avoid heavy gripping 3-5 days
Do nerve gliding exercise 2-3 time 10-15 rep
Wrist and finger mobility
Do not hold your phone for long periods with one hand
Avoid sleeping with your hand under your body or head.
Maintain posture
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Numbness does not improve within 5–7 days, you develop weakness and Pain travels from the neck down the arm show to doctor
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