If Your Hands Go Numb At Night, Here Is What You Need To Do

While it is no root canal, having your hands go numb during the night frequently is typically painful and annoying and something you will also want to avoid like the plague. But, if you suffer from this problem, what can be done? Is it something that we just have to live with, or is it a problem to be solved? In today’s article, we’re going to cover some things that you can start doing tonight in order to help reduce the frequency and severity of this overnight imposition. 

Consider Changing Your Main Sleep Position

If you’re a side-sleeper, then that may be contributing to the numbness problem. Try sleeping on your back with your hands at your sides or slightly elevated to help keep the circulation flowing properly. If you have to sleep on your side, which is understandable, then you can purchase a side sleeper pillow that you can use to “hug” or keep your arms around as you sleep. This will help keep your arms from getting pinched under your head pillow or by your legs. 

Your Pillow May Be The Culprit

While the sleeping position gets a lot of the blame, the actual source of the numbness may be coming from your neck. You see, nerve compression in your neck and spine can lead to numbness in your hands and fingers regardless of your sleep position. We recommend getting a pillow that is firmer and is more supportive that will help keep your neck and spine properly aligned rather than at an odd angle. You may also want to swap out your mattress for one that is more firm and less spongy, which helps in this department as well. 

Wear A Wrist Splint To Bed

If you suspect that your numbness is coming from a hand or wrist issue rather than a spine or neck or sleep position issue, then you may want to consider talking to your doctor and getting fitted for a proper wrist brace or splint that you can wear at night. Keeping your wrist in a neutral position can keep the nerves in your wrist joints uncompressed which will help go a long way to keeping the numbness out. 

You May Be Dehydrated

A lack of sufficient water throughout the day, especially if you have an active job or lifestyle may be contributing to nighttime wrist numbness. Make sure that you are getting enough water to allow your muscles to stay hydrated throughout the night. Dehydration can bring on muscle cramps, muscle tightness, and a buildup of toxins and acids within the muscle fibers that lead to nerve compression and numbness. 

For The Road

We hope you enjoyed learning about our tips for dealing with numb hands at night. If you would like to know more about this or anything else along these lines, we are happy to help. Just contact us and we can go over your options and help you find the best path for your health and nutrition goals. Schedule a consultation for any of our amazing services by reaching out to us here. We look forward to hearing from you.