Methods Of Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Avoid Sleeping On Hands

Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are routinely advised to avoid sleeping on their hands. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome often worsen at night, and sleeping on the hands exacerbates numbness and tingling. To reduce the chances of this, doctors often suggest patients wear a wrist brace while sleeping. The brace will keep their wrist in proper alignment during the overnight hours. Most braces have straps and velcro, and sleeping on top of the brace would be very uncomfortable. If the patient did accidentally try to sleep on their hand with the brace, they would likely wake up due to the discomfort this would cause. Placing a pillow underneath the affected arm will also reduce the risk of accidentally sleeping on it during the night, and it will minimize movement during sleep as well. If these measures are ineffective, patients could try sleeping in a recliner or other padded chair for a few days.

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