Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Why bending the elbow matters

When you bend your elbow, the ulnar nerve stretches and the space it runs through narrows. Pressure on the nerve can increase many times over in full flexion. So people who sleep with arms tightly bent, spend hours on the phone held to the ear, or lean on their elbows at a desk are more prone to it.

Symptoms

Tingling and numbness in the ring and little fingers, sometimes aching on the inside of the elbow. Symptoms often worsen at night or after long phone calls. In more advanced cases, the small muscles of the hand weaken, making fine tasks, pinch grip and opening jars harder.

How it's managed

The first step is reducing pressure and stretch on the nerve. A towel wrapped loosely around the elbow at night, or a padded splint, keeps it from bending fully during sleep. Using earphones instead of holding the phone, and padding or adjusting the desk so you don't lean on the elbow, help during the day.

Nerve gliding exercises, done gently, may help the nerve move more freely. We also check the neck and shoulder, since tightness or problems higher up can add to symptoms.

If there's muscle weakness or wasting, or symptoms persist despite several months of good care, nerve conduction testing and a surgical opinion are appropriate.

Exercises often used for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All elbow, wrist and hand exercises

Frequently asked questions