Even if you are healthy, it's fairly common to wake up, once in a while, with your hands or arms feeling numb. This may not mean you have a serious health problem, but it shouldn't be ignored. The numbness and tingling, that creepy crawly feeling - or pins and needles - is a fairly common symptom in the arms and hands. There are a number of causes which can include:
- A “pinched nerve” in the neck or low back
- A “pinched nerve” in the carpal tunnel at the wrist
- A body-wide condition, such as diabetes or thyroid problems, among others
- Lyme Disease
The most common cause would be the “
pinched nerve” in the neck or low back, with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) being the second most common for hand symptoms. With today’s computer driven world placing excessive stress on the wrist, it can cause swelling and irritation which then “pinches” on the nerve as it passes through the wrist bones. “Pinched nerves” in the neck and
back are most commonly associated with spinal disk problems which can include protrusion or rupture.
Remember, out of all your body systems, your neurological system is the most sensitive, so it pays not to ignore any unusual signs and symptoms in that area. The most important thing is to obtain a proper diagnosis so that the most effective treatment protocol can then be followed. Call the
Baltimore Back and Pain Center today at 410-662-4476 if you have numbness or tingling in your hands (or feet) and let's get to the bottom of this with the correct diagnosis followed by proper treatment.
