Forest, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile. The table below compares Forest to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2016 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value.
Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not the only cause of numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and hand. Most of the lay public and some of the medical community are not aware of other causes, so numbness, tingling and pain may be mistakenly thought to be coming from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Compression of nerve roots in the cervical spine can lead to pain and numbness in the shoulder all the way down to the fingers. There are many causes of hand pain and numbness, including wrist problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome and systemic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. What many people don't know, however, is that hand pain and numbness often stems from a problem in the neck. This article reviews all common causes of pain and neurological symptoms in the hand and finger, starting with problems in the neck, or cervical spine.