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2. It's caused by pinched nerves

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:03 AM

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They can be in the upper neck, elbows or shoulders. Here is a basic set of stretching excersises from a medical practice. https://www.alneurosurgery.com/post/3-at-home-exercises-to-relieve-carpal-tunnel-pain#:~:text=3%20At%2DHome%20Exercises%20to%20Relieve%20Carpal%20Tunnel,of%20you%20with%20your%20palm%20facing%20up.
Don't avoid the Dr and PT/OT but get started to prevent muscle atrophy. I have the opposite one that affects my pinky and ring finger on one side.

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Has anyone experienced thenar atrophy? Most occurances are due to CTS (carpal [View all] sinkingfeeling Saturday OP

I certainly hope the specialist is able to treat/heal this. LoisB Saturday #1

It's caused by pinched nerves IbogaProject Saturday #2

Not sure if this was exactly what my Mom had back in '08 but flying_wahini Saturday #3

I have a similar thing in one knee. moniss Saturday #4

Never seen anything like it. (Glad you knew not to show your fingertips !) eppur_se_muova Saturday #5