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What Causes Numbness In Arms And Hands And Pain In Shoulders?
Why do I wake up with my arms and hands above me head and after waking they are dead asleep and I am unable to move them and the pain in my shoulders is getting worse everyday. I begin sleeping on my side and then I wake this way early in the morning.
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Sleeping with your arms above your head can cause numbness by cutting off circulation to your hands.
Avoid folding your arms under your pillow while you sleep. The weight of your head can put pressure on your wrists or elbows and compress a nerve.
I suggest to sleep with your arms at your sides instead of above your head.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Sleeping with your arms above your head can cause numbness by cutting off circulation to your hands.
Avoid folding your arms under your pillow while you sleep. The weight of your head can put pressure on your wrists or elbows and compress a nerve.
I suggest to sleep with your arms at your sides instead of above your head.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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