numb fingers and hands

[brett sleger]

I wear gloves although they are not majorly padded i have been gettin numb hands and fingers am i puttin too much weight on them or do i need more padding on my gloves. I have recently changed my saddle position but i dont know if this is the direct cause of it?

 

[Thomk]

Have you got the gloves back to front

 

[Kies]

To much weight on the hands will be the most likely cause. You are pressing down on the ulnar nerve. Try strengthening your core and altering your saddle position again.

 

[G3CWI]

To much weight on the hands will be the most likely cause. You are pressing down on the ulnar nerve. Try strengthening your core and altering your saddle position again.

I agree. Had the same problem when I started with the road bike. After six months it all settled down. I even feel comfy in the drops for long periods.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Read the following URL.

http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_15_3_2.htm

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Put the saddle back if the previous position didn't cause problems. "increase core strength" blah blah blah being prescribed for every other problem on this forum is moving from laughable to tragic.

 

[Berties]

ulnar nerve-for me i get dead hands sometimes at 8 miles maybe 20 sometimes never ,take your hand off the bar put it behind you open hand and close it repeating the action on both sides,to prevent on a ride,tuck your chin into your chest and repeat chin tucks,reduces pressure at the top of spine,gloves may work,double tape on bars gets mentioned,my ring finger and little finger can feel numb for days after a long riding week,other nerves can be median and radial these affect specific areas of your hand,a quick google will give you more information,my bike has been fitted and so makes no difference for me the position of saddle
good luck

 

[brett sleger]

Ok well thanks for all the advice here guys! I have had a read of that page quite insightful i must say. I think it must be my saddle position as i never had this problem before i moved it up higher than the handlebars.
Tbh i need some new gloves as well as these dunlop ones dont offer much padding and are starting to rip down the seam

 

[vickster]

Get some decent gel padded gloves. I have tendonitis from cycling in my thumb and my specialist suggested I look at my mitts. I got some highly padded Specialized ones. Seem to be £20 well spent

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/9074/specialized-bg-gel-mitt-sale

Dunlop aren't exactly known for cycling kit, guessing a Sports Direct special?

 

[GetAGrip]

Some good advice above which has helped me. But I find even with good quality padded mitts/gloves, I have to take them off temporarily at times during a ride to gain some relief.
Pulling mitts on and off stretches them a bit over time and they tend to slip slightly while riding, putting extra pressure on the knuckle pads of the palm, giving me a numbness/pain/ache to fingers and thumb.
I also think, if I could support my own body weight more and not 'flop' forward onto the bars, this would improve things greatly for me - work in progress

 

[DWiggy]

shorter stem cured mine

 

[brett sleger]

Yes a sports direct special indeed il be adjusting my saddle and looking into those gloves then guys.
What a knowledgeable bunch you all are! Thanks!

 

[shouldbeinbed]

How do your hands sit on the bars, (for flat bars or the tops of drops) are they bent much at the wrist a lot putting pressure internally on the nerves and vessels or more naturally straght and comfortably positined extensions of your arms as they would be when walking with them swinging down at your sides. Again your pitch and lean on the bike will have an effect on this.

do you cling on for grim death or have a light loose grip?

Also as well as glove pads, you could look at the bar grips/tape and see if theres a gel or more ergonomic answer there to help a bit more.

 

[brett sleger]

Yes they are bent at the wrist a lot it must be my seating position i must be putting too much weight on them. My grip usually changes dependant on the situation. I do try and adjust my grip and move my hands around but its only a temporary fix. I was going to go for a ride toniggt but it looks like itl be tomorrow night now. The pain is in the mile usually when i ride so il know if i fixed it by mile 5 usually

 

[ayceejay]

It is sure to be a mix of causes but the numbness comes from bad blood circulation. Change hand positions (avoid 'cocked' wrist) often, wear gloves and keep your hands warm.