{"id":51,"date":"2020-12-14T13:47:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T13:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valleysportsphysicians.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2021-01-14T13:50:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T13:50:10","slug":"how-do-i-keep-my-hands-from-going-numb-while-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valleysportsphysicians.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/14\/how-do-i-keep-my-hands-from-going-numb-while-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Keep My Hands From Going Numb While Sleeping?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Waking up with a completely numb hand might be a little amusing at first, but for many people, it occurs often enough that it becomes a concern. If it frequently happens to someone\u2019s dominant hand, it can be extremely annoying if they need to go to the restroom, get a drink of water, or start making breakfast. Is there a way to prevent this? Could this be a sign of a condition like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? We share everything you need to know to rest easy in today\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Hands Go Numb During the Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the primary reason the hands go numb while sleeping is a relatively benign one: sleep position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laying on your side, your stomach, or with your arms above your head can cause your wrists to be bent in a way that cuts off circulation to the hand and compresses one of the primary nerves. The ulnar nerve controls the muscles in your forearms and extends into your ring and pinky fingers, the median nerve enables you to feel your index and middle fingers, and the radial nerve allows your muscles to extend your fingers and wrist. Each one can become pinched and constricted while in bed, leading to that \u201cpins and needles\u201d sensation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Avoid Numb Hands While Sleeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n