Hi Josh.

Fingers going numb is not a good thing. This generally means that nerves are being compromised. Now comes the hard part…why and where the nerves are being injured. I have patients coming in all the time with numb fingers and not everyone has the same problem. That is why I perform a comprehensive orthopaedic exam. What most people don’t know is that anywhere along the nerve, injury can have the same symptoms. So finding only one spot of problems will not solve the condition. That is why so many people have numbness problems, because they are not being evaluated properly. I have been committed for over 17 years to developing expertise based on science and proper health care. I routinely stay on top of the latest research on biomechanics.
So lets get down to brass tacks. When does this occur most often? What fingers are affected? Any injuries in the past? Taking any medication? (yes, almost all medication will cause some toxic reaction in your body, hence side effects, that have an effect on your nerves), do you smoke? Any family history? Play sports? What kind of job do you have? Any other problems with the right arm? Sleep on your stomach? Has this ever occurred after any event?
So with this information, I would check nerve functioning, circulatory performance, joint movement, strength, coordination, dexterity, orthopaedic performance, skin appearance, joint deformities, neck movement patterns, shoulder movement patterns and elbow movement patterns along with muscle firing patterns. Of course there is more but each patient will get testing that is unique to their needs.
On top of that, I would perform a comprehensive exam of you head aches. Generally head aches are a separate issue from numbness in the hand. Although, they can be related. Only a proper evaluation and exam will be able to determine that. Again, head aches are not normal for any reason.

Remember that numbness means some kind of nerve injury and head aches are never normal.
I do have a free consult so that you can see the office and ask questions. We have many success stories with our patients…get yours started today.

Thanks,
 
Dr Bob
Expert Health and Rehabilitation
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