Numb hands can affect everyday activity and be very troublesome.
Figuring out why the numbness happens often needs an expert evaluation. Systemic illnesses (diabetes, hormone issues, chemotherapy, etc) can cause neuropathy, which damages nerves. Other possible causes include nerve compression in the neck (spinal cord and nerve) vs. shoulder vs. elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome) vs. wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) vs. hand (guyon’s canal).
Diagnosis
The success of treatment options depend on an accurate diagnosis, using a combination of but not limited to: physical exam, x-ray, CT scan, MRI, diagnostic injections, and EMG investigation.
Treatment
Treatments options include therapy, strengthening, stretching, massages, creams, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, neuro-modulating medicine, steroids, injections, surgical decompression, surgical fusion, or surgical disc replacement. A custom treatment plan is recommended for each and every patient.