left elbow tingles when lifting...

[bignateyk]

It almost feels like a blood vessel is getting pinched. I would say a nerve is getting pinched, but there is no pain at all, just a quick tingling sensation when fulling extended. Is this something to worry about, or is it normal?

Should I avoid doing the excersizes that cause it to happen?

Thanks,

-Nate

 

Originally posted by: bignateyk
It almost feels like a blood vessel is getting pinched. I would say a nerve is getting pinched, but there is no pain at all, just a quick tingling sensation when fulling extended. Is this something to worry about, or is it normal?

Should I avoid doing the excersizes that cause it to happen?

Thanks,

-Nate

Go to a doctor. Could be any number of things.

 

[Rastus]

probably a nerve being pinched, could be in your back or neck. a chiropractor might be of assistance here.

 

[eyecandy86]

Sounds like a nerve. If it doesn't go away in a day or so, I'd see a doctor.

 

[bignateyk]

wouldnt there be pain if it was a nerve? It isnt a lasting tingle either, its just a quick tingle when the elbow is fully extended and goes away immediatly when retracted...

Also, I cant mimic it by just extending my elbow. It only happens during certain excersizes, namely overhead press, and reverse fly (the nautalus version with the arms fully extended using handles)

 

[Landroval]

Is it a twinge? Do you do any exercises to strengthen forearms? Sometimes if there is a weakness there, along the tendons that attach to the elbow, there can be pain.

 

[bignateyk]

Yeah, I think I could describe it as a twinge. There is no pain though...