01/11/2026
Ever wondered why your hand suddenly feels numb or starts tingling?
The answer may lie in the nerves traveling from your neck to your fingertips.
Three major nerves play an important role in hand sensation:
🔵 Median Nerve — Travels through the carpal tunnel and supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger.
🟡 Ulnar Nerve — Passes behind the inner elbow and supplies the little finger and the other half of the ring finger.
🟢 Radial Nerve — Provides sensation to part of the back of the hand and
contributes to wrist and finger extension.
Nerve irritation or compression can occur at different locations, including the neck, elbow, or wrist. The pattern of numbness can offer useful clues about which nerve may be involved.
This is why with Bowen Therapy we don’t just focus on the area of pain or discomfort we look at the body as a whole recognising everything’s connected!