Saturday Night Palsy is a type of radial nerve compression injury that occurs when prolonged pressure is placed on the radial nerve, commonly around the upper arm. It often happens when someone falls asleep with their arm trapped beneath their body or resting against a hard surface for an extended period. Despite its name, this condition can occur on any day and may affect anyone.
The radial nerve plays an important role in straightening the wrist, fingers, and thumb. Compression can result in wrist drop, difficulty extending the fingers, weakness in grip, numbness, tingling, or altered sensation over the back of the hand. Early assessment is important to determine the severity of nerve involvement and guide appropriate recovery.
At Physionautics, we offer individualized radial nerve injury physiotherapy programs focused on restoring strength, mobility, and functional independence. Treatment may include gentle range-of-motion exercises, progressive strengthening as nerve function recovers, sensory re-education, nerve mobility exercises when appropriate, and functional hand rehabilitation. Wrist splinting may also be recommended to support wrist positioning and improve everyday function.
Physionautics' team use evidence-based approach for each patient's recovery needs. So, get your Radial nerve compression treated at Physionautics.
