Can poor sleeping posture cause numbness in the hands and arms?
1. Introduction Yes, poor sleeping posture can cause profound numbness in the hands and arms by mechanically compressing peripheral nerves or the brachial plexus. When limbs are positioned awkwardly for extended periods during sleep, localized ischemia and neural compression disrupt sensory signal transmission. This transient phenomenon is clinically referred to as sleep paresthesia. The human … Read more