Numb/Painful Hands When Sleeping? 5 Fixes

Bob and Brad discuss how to fix numbness and painful hands while sleeping.
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[@BobandBrad]

Sleep is important so here are a few more tips for sleeping positions for neck, back, hip, or shoulder pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6HOaqePZ7Grgbs

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thanks guys. In the last few days I've been sleeping on my back with pillows underneath my knees (as demonstrated in one of your videos) and I am now waking up with less pain and stiffness in my back and hips . I am also sleeping longer. Thank you both 🙏 for all your hard work in helping so many people. ☺️

[@BobandBrad]

@@teresacrowley4076 Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching. The Bob and Brad Team

[@angelasauer4644]

Can you do a video about how to fix numbing pain in your ring finger and pinky. It wakes me up at night. I do wear a brace and sleep only on my back. I have had PT before for shoulder impingement, I don’t remember the moves or how many or how long. Help please

[@kusumtrived540]

News

[@rajairfanhaiderhaider1444]

i have tonsillitis, can tonsillitis causes numbing of hands specially left hand when asleep.?

[@DOUG-E-BEATZ]

This is golden. I've noticed that since I've started building muscle, they may need more blood/flow because my arms tend to go painfully numb at night, even though I sleep the same way I did before.

[@sushmanthpadavala7028]

How did you cute then same I also have same problem

[@sushmanthpadavala7028]

My entire right arm got numb when I wokeup at 5 am and it took 3 minutes to feel my arm again I got worried and I have neck pain too

[@DOUG-E-BEATZ]

I've started trying to mainly sleep on my back. It's helped a lot.

[@RanVidOnl]

Omg. I am so glad I had looked up my symptoms on KZbin. My doctor diagnose me with neuropathy without any testing or suggestions. After two weeks of persistent tingling my hands were starting to ache. I tried one of your methods (with the pillow) and I was able to sleep all night with no pain whatsoever. You guys are awesome!

[@lilCaribbean77]

YUP, Isn't it SO SAD that Dr.s are NO longer (for) the patient. 😕😔

[@ramundo07]

Can I ask if you’re neck was swollen at all while dealing with the hands?

[@RanVidOnl]

@@ramundo07 i am not entirely sure if they are related but yes, specifically on the left side, but my hands tingle even when I'm not experiencing any discomfort

[@ramundo07]

@@RanVidOnl yes same here unfortunately my hand pain has slowly moved up my arm

[@RanVidOnl]

@@ramundo07 same here

[@christysaldate]

Awww.. I miss the jingle. ..Bob and Brad 🎶 ..the two most famous 🎶 ..physical therapists..🎶 ..On The Internet! 💜

[@Rollwithit699]

I don't care for that intro, always fast forward through it.

[@Dee-im7zd]

I figured this all out and it stopped all these symptoms (numb hands and shoulder/arm pain) including elbow (ulnar nerve) pain!

[@terrihop8880]

I get that every now and then and figured out I’m a wrist curler … bad habit so I try to go to sleep in the right positions with my wrists not bent! Thank you guys!

[@katknox8250]

Thank you both for all the informational videos! Much appreciated! 🙏❤️ I woke up with two tingling/numb hands this morning ~ I mostly sleep on my left side due to GERD

[@moaz4696]

I always come to your videos if I need to fix something for myself or my family and it always helps enormously, thank you

[@deewarr278]

I sleep in all those positions that you mentioned with 3 pillows and have been experiencing the numbness. I will definitely be trying this tonight. Thank you so much ❤.

[@donnajohnson2173]

Thanks...soooo timely...I will try tonight here in JAMAICA 🇯🇲

[@cosmicmermaidwitch]

Thank you so much! Will have to try them all!

[@insanity6829]

ALWAYS great info !! Thanks guys !!!

[@nexusSix_237]

It's axillary for me!! Thank you guys so so much!

[@OldMann410]

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[@monawolfe]

Brad, Your thumbnails just make my day! 💗

[@mrsnw5]

Thank you again Bob and Brad!

[@skpwilson]

Thank you! This has been driving me crazy - hopefully one will help.

[@silver-berry]

I find that when my hands/forearms have gone numb in the night and have reached that prickly point, that I wake up from dreaming about snakes biting me 😅 sometimes I'm catching them, sometimes I'm in a pet shop. As amusing as that is, I'd prefer to skip the process entirely...tips like these help give me sweet dreams all night. 😁

[@mariap4828]

Thanks! I find you both spot on! No BS and very funny.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you very much !!

[@pieterharmse3657]

Thankyou, appreciate every bit of advice

[@deborahkrahn5201]

This helped me so much..thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad it helped!

[@CasaDexter]

wow--how timely! just experiencing this the last couple of nights and now I've got some strategies to try to help me tonight. Thanks, guys!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching, hope it helps. The Bob and Brad Team

[@sleepinglioness5754]

#6 Fix = where gloves (which is also Bob and Brad's fix to fall asleep). I rub Arnica cream on my fingers and use braces and cotton gloves. Thanks Bob and Brad....I'm still using many of your techniques. You've helped me more than any doctors ever did!

[@nopl0x427]

Wow. I do all of these. 😅 Excited to try the fixes!

[@serendipitysisters84]

You guys are the best! Thank you so much for your helpful videos! 💪💛

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching! The Bob and Brad Team

[@serendipitysisters84]

@@BobandBrad of course! Thank you! 😊

[@deejayk5939]

Thanks!

[@anngregory7913]

I use a wrist brace. It’s the only thing that keeps me strait.😊

[@smallfootprint2961]

I don't like all those pillows, but learned a few years ago, after carpel tunnel surgery, that the wrist braces worked really well, so I use them when I start to get the numb hands.

[@jamesward9382]

Good video. I have this problem. I will be more aware now, when I am in bed. You guys are the best.

[@user-ub3xg1mx9f]

Thank You guys I will try ❤❤❤

[@zachrutherford8208]

I needed this video

[@lindameisel734]

Thank you so much.

[@DeusKDuo]

I needed this been having issues with my arm losing circulation recently sleeping on my side.

[@BobandBrad]

Hope it helps!

[@isaiahmosley2880]

Great video!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@mikeangelastro7648]

Great job🇺🇸

[@mariap4828]

I think I do 2 of those poor sleeping positions but I Now think I can remedy it by using a flat pillow as shown in the beginning of the video. Thanks for this video! I’m sorry to say… I have been sleeping on my belly part of the night for the past ? Million years? I’m almost 60 so. I know it’s supposed to be bad but it’s side and belly for me all my life.

[@willgordon5737]

Thank you been waking up every morning with my arms numb and the oxygen saturation low. because of curling up my arms and wrist. I needed this video, now I have to get my arms and wrist straight while sleeping to fix the issue

[@kimberlygeiger9491]

How is, Bob? Please tell him I am praying for him and you.♥️🇺🇸

[@melodythemassagetherapist6957]

Hi guys!!! Yep!! Been wearing wrist guards to bed for about 7 years!!! Helps soooo much!! Another great video!! Sharing!!! Happy week to you both! 🙂

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks have a good one!

[@melodythemassagetherapist6957]

@@BobandBrad 🙂

[@user-iv5up1cu2z]

what kind of wrist guards do you use?

[@melodythemassagetherapist6957]

@@user-iv5up1cu2zhi! The little label says 3M FUTURO. Good luck!

[@dragonrider9051]

Great tips!, I use wrist braces. And can't help keep my elbows bent, arm's out straight feels so weird, have to or yes my hands just shut down. Have you had an any issues or tips to fix jaws getting really tired from chewing quickly?

[@hugh2hoob668]

This caused anxiety in me causing MORE numbness too 😮

[@eunhajung9712]

My neck hurts so much everytime I wake up … been suffering from neck disc for so long… should watch this after work

[@annettesallee2209]

im supposed to have ulnar nerve and carpel tunnel surgery but I dont really want to i will try this

[@p.a.carpenter3400]

Thank you!❤

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome

[@rosie0970]

I had all these problems, couldn't get comfortable, then realised I had a neck pillow, washable cotton cover soft filling so soft hardly felt it, I found I didn't need to support my head with my hands or arms, and I could breath easier, therefore more oxygen less prickly numbness

[@Sameer_Kshetri]

Hello doctor, how can we strengthen our core after spine surgery? Plz make a video on this topic.. I recently had a L4 5 laminectomy and spine surgery and isnt able to stand steady and walk.

[@maryjohnson2878]

EXCELLENT

[@CP-kb1du]

Fell asleep on my left forearm had pain for months ...thks

[@powerslaurae]

Thank you ! Buying wrist braces now. What about hand numbing during the day??

[@marygarrett9724]

He looks pretty comfy there😊

[@tasleemfatima7795]

Many thanks to inform about it but last 3 weeks I have hand burning and numb problems I’m really worried because I can’t sleep properly thanks

[@DerMelissa]

Thank you...I have this issue and now I know I'm not imaging things haha

[@rachelbarker5410]

My trick to avoid clenched hands is to hold a squishimal (squishy round soft toy). Works like a charm!

[@rupankansal6827]

My right hand gets numb and have burning sensation, Very painful. I will try all of these Thank you 🙏

[@Landdaa]

I have the same problem… Has it changed?

[@OwYouMoron]

I have what I believe to be pinky tendonitis from gripping a gaming controller too tight. Would wearing a splint at night to keep my pinky finger straight help promote healing? Worried the natural resting curl of the fingers is putting too much tension on the flexor tendon and is preventing/slowing healing.

[@katherineday8409]

This video is perfect timing for me. This is a fairly new problem for me. I’ve developed a habit of hugging a small bean bag to my torso all night. I find it comforting and helps me fall asleep I guess I need to break this habit.

[@mddell58]

Yep! Definitely need to stop 🛑 doing that.

[@danicave4564]

Have you tried a weighted blanket? That helped me.

[@lionelcross4557]

Me too

[@limiter4200]

I stretch my arm out let um loose and usualy get a good rest quick

[@Tinkerbellequeen]

I've been diagnosed with systemic dystrophy left hand. My surgeon was rather rough today, scolding me for giving into pain. I have wonderful PT folks I see twice weekly. Any suggestions? 4 weeks post shoulder replacement.

[@arbiter3297]

Those braces work for me. Cheap, too, considering the relief they give me.

[@Raherin]

Bob sleepin on the job again!

[@SPQRIUS]

what pillows stay put?

[@StreamHub3]

life is so magical. Ive always had this problem but never thought to youtube it. turn out i slept with my hands curled

[@rosemaryfall1744]

Woohoo. First to comment. Thanks for info.

[@billyjoe5538]

I have tried everything wrist brace for carpal tunnel together with elbow padded brace for ulnar nerve together with big brace to keep my arm and elbow from bending while sleeping and still waking up with terrible numbness and pain in middle and ring finger I am a professional house painter but it’s in my left arm and hand and im right handed I wish you guys could help me it was never this bad I can’t get any sleep unless Im sleeping sitting up now I know why my grandfather always used to sleep sitting up on the loveseat He was also a bridge painter his entire life

[@sandylopez7181]

Hello, and what about if one sleeps on their stomach and still wake up with numb arm and fingers? Thank you

[@montanasojourn]

Pillows hor your hands. Pillows for your arms. Pillows for your hips. Pillows for your legs. Not complaining. Just laughing. In reality, I sleep with a few pillows myself.

[@KingcoleIIV]

I sleep with 3 extra pillows haha.

[@Perryses]

Adding pillows is great until you turn in your sleep. The pillows then wake me up when I move.

[@billfisherman6577]

I will try this. My hands do get numb sometimes. Do you know anything to stop the big toe from cramping at night?

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

Banana before bed. Potassium helps with cramping!🙂

[@gtx1650max-q]

@@savannahm.laurentian1286 but I read we shouldn't eat banana at night

[@vitalityacu]

Magnesium supplement or food.

[@Cyaniidest]

I’ve got the tism’ so I naturally curl my wrists when I sleep so I guess I gotta get some wrist braces 😫

[@madellynpineda5020]

Thanks, I don't know why from about a year or so I curl my wrists and hands while I'm asleep, then they get numb. My whole arm goes completely numb, to the point where I cannot move it, it just "dies". I've always slept in these positions and nothing ever happened, so I found it strange that suddenly it happens almost every night. 😢

[@jackfabulous758]

You’re not the only one 🤦🏼 Hopefully that makes you feel a little better…

[@craftyvickyo]

Mine began 2 weeks ago I read it can be one of many symptoms of menopause Of course OB said see a neurologist -I'll try Bob and Brad options first ❤ I'm only on day 3 of HRT and really expect it to help!

[@funzeevanzee]

I think and/or thought my hand numbness is coming from pinched nerves in my bad neck while sleeping. Wouldn't you think so? Would you be able to respond? Thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

Here are a few tests to see if it is a pinched nerve kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3iZZqCBlMx4oqs The Bob and Brad Team

[@funzeevanzee]

@@BobandBrad Thank you for your response.

[@Aima_19]

Please youtube! Im dying and i cant watch 2 ads before that.

[@wskripka1]

Could the pain be coming from Carpal Tunnel syndrome?

[@spellmadam2947]

Yes

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Mine I believe is the ulnar nerve because of the fingers effected, any pointers for that one?

[@Dee-im7zd]

I had these symptoms and was told it was the ulnar nerve because it also affected my elbow (was really bruised feeling). I figured out on my own that (I was a wrist and side sleeping arm bender) and that I needed to do all that Bob and Brad just explained and it helped! Not bending the arms and wrists Stopped the numb hands and the elbow pain! And it happened pretty quickly too! I used the wrist splints and the pillow for support.

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

@@Dee-im7zd thanks for the feedback!

[@sajid_Is]

Hi....Sir i wake up this morning with a dead hand with no movement no feelings no tingling and needles...and it last almost half a minute...can you tell what os this ? A stroke or just numbness?? please

[@vegasgirl40]

I've done the pillow under my arm but you still have to lay on one arm. I generally ley on my left side with the right arm propped up over a pillow. The problem is there is literally no comfortable position to lay in. If I lay mostly flat on my back with arms straight and or my back elevated inclined I can be pain free so my hands don't go numb however this position sucks for sleeping.

[@BobandBrad]

We hear you. It may take some getting used to

[@jennifervirgen384]

Can I ask you some questions. I no you have told me before. 1 lower back. Sciatica nerve is going down my right leg now I have to set with a heating pad on my back. Medicine is not helping and the shot's hurt now. The pain gets so bad he goes into my grow area when I walk it feels like my back is going to fall what can I do to help it. 2 on my left hand like it's someone's sorry I just answer my pinched nerve so glad that you guys are on

[@ranadas1309]

❤

[@rjb6327]

How about when only the thumb and next two fingers go to sleep? Mine does that even when sitting watching TV.

[@vitalityacu]

Rule out carpal tunnel syndrome.

[@spellmadam2947]

Carpal tunnel

[@I_report_scammers_spammers]

When my arms are numb, often the only thing I *can* do to make them stop being numb is to lift my arms above my head!

[@amma2x310]

If all that fails have your dr check your vitamin b level, that's that's big indicator for me.

[@heymakerphd1982]

I could do that like Bob's doing! What kind of salary could I make?? What if I did that twice as long?? Double time?? I did a LOT of double time in the Army. Never made a dime extra!! Don't be cryin'!! I wound up getting a couple free beers down at the Vet's club!! So, how much money could I make as one of the "most famous" physical therapists?, How about a regular PT? Good tips guys. I can use the heck out of all of them!!

[@vitalityacu]

Starting salary is $70-90k. Then it goes up...

[@realityczar5739]

How come we didn’t have all these rules in our 20s?

[@gabbyfringette7250]

I'm in my 20s. Had fibromyalgia since I was 17. Wish I didn't have to live like this and that I'd gotten my youth

[@kamalnasser2219]

I feel you same case, i wish us both good health​@@gabbyfringette7250

[@JJrandomVids]

This is me for years

[@BodaciousWench]

I sleep on my side with wrist braces, pillows and still wake up with dumb hands and my sore arm is crooked above my head.

[@malsawmkima8067]

Last night i sleep side way and a dead hand pull me,i yell at the top of my voice and my mom tried to wake me and he's gone, what happening to me

[@SY-fo3bb]

My wrist cracked at night slept wrong and now my arm is tingling

[@BobandBrad]

We are very sorry to hear this. Have you been checked out by your doctor?

[@aliyubabamallam595]

I am in my 11 months in post stroke but my hand is still completely weak I don’t like exercises to be honest what can I do

[@vitalityacu]

Use a resistance band to gently activate and strengthen hand/arm muscles. See youtube for such videos.

[@vitalityacu]

...or work with StretchLab, a PT, or massage type therapist. I highly recommend acupuncture.

[@otter1944]

Ulnar neuropathy is the word for it

[@otter1944]

I have tried several for elbow. (like title fingers and 0.5 of the contiguous fingers) I never thought of a wrist brace! Thanks.

[@otter1944]

Little fingers.

[@calicomist9213]

I have had this for years. Why does it help when I sleep with gloves on?

[@kakarot5219]

I am having this right now, can you please tell me whether discomfort in little finger is normal?

[@wutwut9939]

i woke up earlier not being able to move both of my arms

[@MrsMarks]

I do ALL of these. Ugh.

[@vfmangel]

I do all of these , I toss and turn all night due to this , trying to get my circulation back.

[@hugh2hoob668]

It could be an old MATTRESS too

[@MK-mt5rk]

i have numbness and severe pain 24 hours, pls help

[@DJdeliverance]

Ok good to know but there's only those 2 for ppl who no longer can sleep on their side ?

[@DJdeliverance]

I sleep in my back my hands numb from it falling off the bed being curled like in and was wrapped around my clothes left a dent still there hours later 12hr almost now and it was hanging off the bed as well. I woke up half way asleep dreamt I fixed it didn't I just moved lol but it's still numb now like driving me crazy this happens from time to time. But I guess I now why lol. Sleeping all wrong

[@chelseaweaver1415]

Good grief I do every single one of things. Now all I have to do is entirely relearn how to sleep!

[@sheezayaqoob7839]

Hi bob please help me i have neck hump

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a video on the topic kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYOpcpR8oN99eNUsi=PuwhX7GuV4xx5toN

[@THEINFAMOUSJLC]

Ya boy bob is on SSRI or something

[@paultaylor6774]

No he actually had some kind of disease or neurological injury not to long ago.

[@atomvasu6667]

It's been a year