cyclist's palsy: how long does it last

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I recently did a long ride and didn't move my hands enough. The pinky and ring finger on my right hand went numb and the webbing between thumb and index burned and ached.
Two weeks later I still have some of these issues. There is a ton out there about how to prevent ulnar neuropathy. But how long does it typically last?

Ron Jensen - We are all Monica · Answer

"Cyclist's Palsy" shouldn't happen at all. Find someone competent to help you fit your bike. My first suggestion is the nose of your saddle it too low causing you to lean forward and put pressure on your hands. Whatever the cause, you need to find it and fix it before you do permanent damage.

Answered by Ron Jensen - We are all Monica on October 22, 2020

Gandolf989 · Answer

I did a bike ride from San Francisco to Santa Monica years ago. It was about 575 over 7 days. On the second day, we were riding through the central vally on compacted dirt and mud. By the end of the data my right middle and ring finger were numb and stayed numb for about 6 weeks.
If you are planning a long ride its worth having a professional check your bike fit. I still have issues with my right hand. But I can't say if it is from cycling or 30 years of IT. But its manageable.

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