Electric Shock sensation down the arms

[RavenSEAL]

I was benching with a friend if mine today when he freaked out and almost dropped the bar on his chest, he said it felt like he had an electric current down his arms.I've experienced this myself but never given it much thought...:hmm:

What's say thee gurus?

 

[Sust]

(1) He should see a real doctor for formal evaluation as no one can diagnose over internet without a physical exam

(2) Here is a list of federal health centers where he could potentially get cheaper care.

(3) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is my guess

 

[SociallyChallenged]

(1) He should see a real doctor for formal evaluation as no one can diagnose over internet without a physical exam

(2) Here is a list of federal health centers where he could potentially get cheaper care.

(3) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is my guess

Er, thoracic outlet syndrome is HUGE jump from a simple spinal nerve root or peripheral nerve impingement. TOS is a complicated condition that includes both neural and vascular symptoms and typically involves multiple impingement sites (cervical spine, scalenes, space anterior to the humeral head, and under pec minor). It could be from any number of things, particularly neck position, humeral head position, tricep muscle quality and mobility, etc. If he gets it more or if it starts bothering him at rest, tell him to see a orthopedist initially and then get a prescription for physical therapy. Nerve entrapment is something we treat regularly and have a lot of good results with. It may have to do with his neck, shoulder, elbow mobility, muscle length/mobility, postural control, form on the bench, etc. All of these things can be addressed by a good PT. Hope that helps.

Just for a quick clinical suggestion, I'd say it's either ulnar nerve impingement (due to tricep activation with poorly mobile triceps) or excess anterior glide of his humerus causing brachial plexus impingement (due to tight pec major and minor). Easy to fix for good with stretches, exercise, postural re-education, joint mobilizations, etc.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Er, thoracic outlet syndrome is HUGE jump from a simple spinal nerve root or peripheral nerve impingement. TOS is a complicated condition that includes both neural and vascular symptoms and typically involves multiple impingement sites (cervical spine, scalenes, space anterior to the humeral head, and under pec minor). It could be from any number of things, particularly neck position, humeral head position, tricep muscle quality and mobility, etc. If he gets it more or if it starts bothering him at rest, tell him to see a orthopedist initially and then get a prescription for physical therapy. Nerve entrapment is something we treat regularly and have a lot of good results with. It may have to do with his neck, shoulder, elbow mobility, muscle length/mobility, postural control, form on the bench, etc. All of these things can be addressed by a good PT. Hope that helps.

Just for a quick clinical suggestion, I'd say it's either ulnar nerve impingement (due to tricep activation with poorly mobile triceps) or excess anterior glide of his humerus causing brachial plexus impingement (due to tight pec major and minor). Easy to fix for good with stretches, exercise, postural re-education, joint mobilizations, etc.

Yeah. He didn't really stretch before doing it and his position was off...I was hoping to get a response while we were still there but either way I told him to walk it off and he went to work on legs and spot me. First time that it's happened to him...

As far as me, it's happens every now and then when I start an exercise in a bad position (Chair being too low, etc)

Thanks for the reply SC :thumbsup:

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Yeah. He didn't really stretch before doing it and his position was off...I was hoping to get a response while we were still there but either way I told him to walk it off and he went to work on legs and spot me. First time that it's happened to him...

As far as me, it's happens every now and then when I start an exercise in a bad position (Chair being too low, etc)

Thanks for the reply SC :thumbsup:

Actually, I wouldn't suggest stretching right before the bench. I'd have him do the stretching activities post-bench. Until then, he might want to bench a little bit lighter or with slightly reduced range of motion (not quite to chest). Hope that helps, have a good one.

 

[ArchAngel777]

I had this before, many years ago. It only happened to my left arm. It felt like lightning (no pain though) running through my arm. It only happened when I was in the low 300 range. I think it first happened at around 305. Also happened at 325. That was when I was 18.

Fast forward to today (30) I started to get that sensation a few times when I hit the high 200's. Right around 285. It happens rarely, though. I'd do what socially accepted advised.

 

[Sust]

Er, thoracic outlet syndrome is HUGE jump from a simple spinal nerve root or peripheral nerve impingement. TOS is a complicated condition that includes both neural and vascular symptoms and typically involves multiple impingement sites (cervical spine, scalenes, space anterior to the humeral head, and under pec minor). It could be from any number of things, particularly neck position, humeral head position, tricep muscle quality and mobility, etc. If he gets it more or if it starts bothering him at rest, tell him to see a orthopedist initially and then get a prescription for physical therapy. Nerve entrapment is something we treat regularly and have a lot of good results with. It may have to do with his neck, shoulder, elbow mobility, muscle length/mobility, postural control, form on the bench, etc. All of these things can be addressed by a good PT. Hope that helps.

Just for a quick clinical suggestion, I'd say it's either ulnar nerve impingement (due to tricep activation with poorly mobile triceps) or excess anterior glide of his humerus causing brachial plexus impingement (due to tight pec major and minor). Easy to fix for good with stretches, exercise, postural re-education, joint mobilizations, etc.

I beg your pardon, but I thought thoracic outlet syndrome sounded pretty damn cool and made for a great topic of conversation for those not in the know. At least I didnt say something really silly like lupus.

OP, how did things turn out? Any updates?

 

[RavenSEAL]

I beg your pardon, but I thought thoracic outlet syndrome sounded pretty damn cool and made for a great topic of conversation for those not in the know. At least I didnt say something really silly like lupus.

OP, how did things turn out? Any updates?

We're in the middle of the semester, so we haven't touched the gym since that day. We're gonna try to bench again tomorrow afternoon though.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

I beg your pardon, but I thought thoracic outlet syndrome sounded pretty damn cool and made for a great topic of conversation for those not in the know. At least I didnt say something really silly like lupus.

OP, how did things turn out? Any updates?

It is interesting indeed, but not the first thing to look for I didn't mean to disrespect you by any means.