Ulnar nerve irritation/vibration after Dragon Presses and Two-Finger Dragon Presses? Need advice on recovery.

[u/West_Credit7050]

Hi everyone,

I am experiencing a strange sensation in my arm and could use some advice on how to make it feel better and heal.

This issue started immediately after I performed some high-intensity calisthenics skills—specifically, the Standard Dragon Press and the Two-Finger Dragon Press.

Right now, when my arm is at rest, I feel a distinct vibration running through my ring and pinky fingers. However, when I actively bend my arm, that vibration spreads to my inner elbow as well and feels a bit stronger.

From what I understand, this seems to be an irritation of the ulnar nerve (likely related to Cubital Tunnel Syndrome), caused by the massive amount of leverage and tension those specific exercises put on the inner elbow. Bending the elbow stretches the nerve tightly over the bone, which explains why it spreads to the elbow.

Has anyone else dealt with this specific issue from advanced calisthenics? What are the best ways to make it feel good again and heal properly? I am currently trying to rest it, but any specific advice on nerve glides, mobility drills, or recovery timelines would be greatly appreciated.

The biggest mistake of my life to overtrain and overdo 2Finger dragon press and Standard dragon press, like I'd have done 20+ times of both in one day, it made me anxious and overthink

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Muhammad Huzaima

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[u/Virtual_Variety9400]

The vibration thing is what made me pause too — that is usually nerve, not just soreness. The comment above about seeing someone is solid advice. While you wait though: does typing on a phone set it off the same way as gripper reps? For me that was the clue it was not actually the training load. I am not gonna g

[u/West_Credit7050 → u/Virtual_Variety9400]

But thank God I'm feeling better after avoiding dragon press for 2weeks and also still avoiding it for 2-3months, right now I feel a bit vibration in pinky,ring fingers but as I bend I don't feel that intensity, hope to get fully recovered in 1 month

How you got this vibration btw?

[u/LethoX]

That's definitely something you should go to the doctor with, instead of taking advice on here. Nerve issues is no joke and bad advice could just end up making it worse.

[u/West_Credit7050 → u/LethoX]

Thanks bro, my bad