C8 Radiculopathy Explained: Neck Pain Causing Ring and Little Finger Numbness

Get My Free Newsletter: https://rehabscience.com/subscribe/ Book link: https://amzn.to/4vlDd4I App link: https://rehabscience.com/membership/ Foam roller link: https://amzn.to/4cfHG04 Massage ball link: https://amzn.to/4txrbmU If you have numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your ring finger, little finger, or hand, the cause may not always be your elbow or wrist. In some cases, these symptoms can come from irritation of the C8 nerve root in the lower neck, often referred to as C8 radiculopathy. In this video, I explain the most common symptoms associated with C8 nerve root irritation, how this differs from conditions such as cubital tunnel syndrome, and why neck movement can sometimes influence hand symptoms. I also review the muscle groups and sensory changes commonly involved so you can better understand how clinicians identify this pattern. Understanding where symptoms originate is important because treatment depends on the source of the problem. If symptoms are being driven by the cervical spine, management often differs from what would be recommended for a local nerve compression at the elbow or wrist. For more videos on pain, injury recovery, and movement, visit: YouTube.com/rehabscience Instagram.com/rehabscience Rehabscience.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Exercise 1: Thoracic Mobilization 03:16 Exercise 2: Upper Thoracic Mobilization 05:33 Exercise 3: Shoulder Angel 07:06 Exercise 4: Ulnar Nerve Flossing 08:35 My App & Book Dr. Tom Walters and Rehab Science recommend that you speak with your doctor or physical therapist before participating in the exercises demonstrated in this video. The exercises in this video are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No information in this video is to be taken as medical or health advice.