If nerve compression is causing tingling in my arms, would it still be okay to try somatic tracking?

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44nickn

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For many years, I've been getting chronic tingling in my lower arms and hands. Nerve studies have shown both cubital & carpal tunnel nerve compression. After years of trying to avoid activities I enjoy that involve bending elbows, i have returned to it a little more often; Mostly guitar playing. I've always taught part-time, but it's different when actually sit down and practice. Since doing so I noticed the tingling became random but more often. On top of the nerve compression, I know a good amount of it is TMS & psychosomatic. I find myself anticipating, worrying and thinking about it too much and have trouble keeping my mind off of it. (ex. Trouble falling asleep because a faint dull arm tingling that is worrying and different). I've recently been learning and reading about 'somatic tracking' and 'pain reprocessing therapy', especially things where you actually purposely focus on the symptom and approach it from a different point of view. Does that apply to tingling, and can it still help even if some of it is still structurally caused? I try not to think about it, anticipate and worry, but I always am. I think trying this approach might be a good idea. Any tips or thoughts would be great. Thank you
 
44nickn said:
I've recently been learning and reading about 'somatic tracking' and 'pain reprocessing therapy', especially things where you actually purposely focus on the symptom and approach it from a different point of view. Does that apply to tingling, and can it still help even if some of it is still structurally caused?
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Yes and yes! It applies to any sensation, and works on the neuroplastic element :)
 
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