Waking up with a numb feeling in your hand: What it could mean

Waking up with a numb feeling in your hand: What it could mean

Many people occasionally wake up with a numb feeling in their hand and often dismiss it as a temporary problem caused by an awkward sleeping position. While this may actually be harmless, frequent or persistent numbness may indicate an underlying condition that shouldn’t be ignored.

Common causes of morning numbness in the hand

Poor sleeping position: