“The funny bone is actually a nerve that runs along the outside of your elbow. It is called the ulnar nerve. When it bangs or rubs up against your humerus, one of the bones in your upper arms, it creates the strange burning or tingling sensation from which it gets its name.
Why does this feel different than other bumps and bruises? Most of the time when you get an injury, the nerves near the damaged area send pain signals to your brain letting you know that something is wrong. Your body tries to get you to stop the painful activity or to remove yourself from a dangerous situation. However, when a nerve is stimulated directly, the actual nerve is irritated, causing a different type of pain.
Nerve pain feels more like electricity, burning, stinging, or tingling.”