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\n\u2022 Weakness in grip or specific hand movements
\n\u2022 A burning or \u201cpins and needles\u201d sensation
\n\u2022 Symptoms that may worsen at night or with certain wrist or elbow positions[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Causes and Risk Factors” image_icon_width=”50px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Nerve compression can result from repetitive motion, anatomical narrowing, swelling from injury or pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid conditions, or previous trauma near the affected nerve.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Treatment Options” image_icon_width=”50px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Splinting and activity modification – Nerve-gliding exercises through hand therapy – Anti-inflammatory medication or corticosteroid injection – Electrodiagnostic testing (nerve conduction studies) to confirm severity and location – Surgical decompression for moderate to severe or progressive cases[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=” Why Choose Hand & Upper Extremity Center of New England” image_icon_width=”50px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Accurately identifying which nerve is involved, and how severely, is the key to effective treatment. Our team\u2019s fellowship-level training in nerve compression conditions means a precise diagnosis and a treatment plan matched to your specific case.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Call To Action” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/huec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/border.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”50px|0px|100px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” border_color_all=”#f0f1f4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(32,68,156,0.4) 0%|rgba(32,68,156,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(49,128,192,0.2)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(49,128,192,0.6)” background_image=”https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/huec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/contact-banner-bg.jpg” width=”93%” max_width=”93%” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_phone=”|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”100px|40px|100px|40px|true|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”|30px|||30px” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”93%” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”contact-banner-bg” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness?” image=”https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/huec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NE.png” image_icon_width=”75px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Call (617) 773-2200 to schedule an evaluation.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEwMjcifX0=@” button_text=”Contact Us Today” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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