How to Sleep with Carpal Tunnel

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
  • This video will provide information on the best positions and techniques to sleep in with carpal tunnel. It will provide information on pre-sleep practices, bracing and positioning to improve your sleep comfort with carpal tunnel.
    0:00 How to Sleep with Carpal Tunnel
    0:34 Preparing for Sleep
    3:05 Braces for Carpal Tunnel Sleep
    4:23 Best Positions to Sleep in with Carpal Tunnel
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  • @marysinclair1214
    @marysinclair1214 Рік тому +25

    I had carpal tunnel for years. At night my hand would get so bad you could have chopped
    it off with an axe and I wouldn’t have felt a thing. Long story short. Was going to get the surgery my symptoms were getting bad during the day as well. I couldn’t ride my horse my hand would go numb. I started exercising daily for 30 minutes. Doing hand exercises as well. My carpal tunnel is 80% better. Still get some numbness at night but nothing like before.
    Do exercises especially shoulder and hand. I do everything because I have a lot of aches so I do full exercises routine. I just turned 60yrs old and this has changed my life. I have a young horse I am raising and I want to be strong enough to ride him.

    • @stressedbutblessedmomma7792
      @stressedbutblessedmomma7792 Рік тому +5

      Can you please share specific exercises to do??

    • @Junebugreen
      @Junebugreen 4 місяці тому

      I hope you ride like the wind! I’m not a horse person so I don’t know any lingo but I hope your dream comes true. Your comment inspired me. Thank you.

    • @marysinclair1214
      @marysinclair1214 4 місяці тому

      I'm just seeing this now. I follow Fabulous 50s on UA-cam. I change it up once in a while. I also worked with weights and bought a hand-gripping tool to improve my grip. I hope this helps. @@stressedbutblessedmomma7792

  • @markfx12
    @markfx12 9 місяців тому +6

    Double thumbs up for the brace. I have this in both wrists and I find the braces are 'wrist dependent'. Each brace is sized for each wrist. They are not interchangeable. I also do not tighten the velcro too much and basically slide the brace on each wrist. Good luck all!

  • @ThomasBricker
    @ThomasBricker 9 місяців тому

    Great advice Lindsay! Thanks so much. I’ve been intuitively using some of your techniques here, but it’s nice to get professional validation. 🙂 keep up the good work. Cheers.

  • @animelodies-_-
    @animelodies-_- 2 дні тому

    Thank you. I’ll be having surgery this summer so this will help in the meantime

  • @lilsisasu
    @lilsisasu 20 днів тому

    I just bought the brace the other day. It is so much better than any other brace I’ve tried.

  • @janicebergquist2920
    @janicebergquist2920 Рік тому +31

    When mine was so bad the only way I could get any sleep was to lay on my stomach at the very edge of the bed so my arm could swing freely and just let my arm hang freely over the edge of the bed

    • @markusaurelius777
      @markusaurelius777 8 місяців тому +6

      I do that as well !!!

    • @donnakeferlis1649
      @donnakeferlis1649 7 місяців тому +4

      I found it interesting when she emphasized elevation, because my pain is a million times worse when I do that. The pain and numbness subsides when my hands are below my chest.

    • @jaybee2051
      @jaybee2051 7 місяців тому

      That's what I do but I have them in both arms and a king bed. 😣

    • @donfuselier4627
      @donfuselier4627 6 місяців тому +3

      @1649 that's the exact same thing that happens to me. I 100 agree with you.

    • @donnakeferlis1649
      @donnakeferlis1649 6 місяців тому

      @@donfuselier4627 I've finally found relief. And after trying all that stretching, exercises, diet, etc nonsense - my relief came in pill form. Thank you, modern medicine! Prednisone and Gabapentin made life worth living. I can sleep at night, I can function during the day. It's amazing!!! I feel normal again 😀😃😄😁

  • @deana1111
    @deana1111 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, that was very helpful 😊

  • @Munyanyo2219
    @Munyanyo2219 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this! I’m a stubborn younger adult who lives on his own and has been having carpal tunnel symptoms for months now. At first it was “eh it’ll probably get better” but months later and nothing has changed. Decided to ask my mom if there’s a specific doctor to go to and she recommended trying a brace before going. Last night was the first night with it and it’s amazing how I can open my bedroom door now! Hopefully it’ll help throughout the day but idk if it will or not😂

  • @danb7224
    @danb7224 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @HabrenOdinsdottir
    @HabrenOdinsdottir Рік тому +1

    This was very helpful for me.
    Carpal tunnel in both hands and I sleep on my side.
    I also have CRPS flaring up in my left arm.

  • @colleenrichards5662
    @colleenrichards5662 Рік тому

    VERY helpful, thankyou…

  • @joan8198
    @joan8198 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful; simply put and shown and the positions work. If only that was my only problem but I have to be very careful with my other arm too :)

  • @rafaelmartinez6784
    @rafaelmartinez6784 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much for this very informative video about how to sleep with CTS brace overnight. My family doctor told me that I can safely sleep with my brace, but on the other hand, the package information of my brace recommends Not to wear during night time. Its weird, because I wear my brace all night and when I wake up I feel no pain in my hand.

  • @ChristinaStecher
    @ChristinaStecher 4 місяці тому

    ❤ . I need this for me

  • @amberzec
    @amberzec 10 місяців тому +2

    I've developed it over the last few years..the copper gloves help during the day, the braces help at night..also sleepin w a more raised head and arms..if u curl up it is so much worse! Helpful video

    • @carmenkryman8495
      @carmenkryman8495 Місяць тому

      Where do you buy copper gloves? My spine Dr. Said to go to the drug store and purchase splints. He didn't give me a script. Do I need a rx and go get measured? Thank you. Carmen 😮

    • @amberzec
      @amberzec Місяць тому

      @@carmenkryman8495 I got the ones off Amazon honestly..just copper compression gloves in ur size (s,m,l)

  • @Alex-sv6wy
    @Alex-sv6wy 4 місяці тому +1

    Any tips for side sleepers with CTS in both hands?

  • @natalielefebvre1628
    @natalielefebvre1628 6 місяців тому

    Interested I was sleeping on my side until I hv tunelle carpiene. I been told.to.sleep on.back
    I taught if I sleep on my side, it hurts on my neck

  • @jami1730
    @jami1730 Рік тому +18

    I'm 34, work in production (8 yrs now), my carpal tunnel flares up the worst at night. For the past 3 weeks..I've probably gotten up 3 to 4 times in agonizing pain. I never knew how intense it could be!

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому +3

      Yes, it can become extremely painful and disruptive!

    • @youstillliveinmy579
      @youstillliveinmy579 Рік тому +7

      I can feel your pain.. 😭😭😭as from past 2 months mine pain was gone, but now its back with more severality and pain in night more swelling
      I just cried many times due to pain. 😭

    • @novathewomanking9675
      @novathewomanking9675 Рік тому +9

      Yes! The cramping, needles and pins at 4am, is no joke!

    • @amberzec
      @amberzec 10 місяців тому +2

      It's awful

    • @HIRRAkajhan
      @HIRRAkajhan 2 місяці тому

      ​​@@youstillliveinmy579 Just try Bearable warm water, dip small towel in it and try wrap on hands for few Seconds or for for 1 mins then try to open fingers for 1 mins in warm water ,and Use grip strentgher😢

  • @churaqui
    @churaqui Рік тому +3

    It’s truly no joke. Mine started to develop driving uber for long hours 12+ hours back to back days and my wrist was on fire it has crept up in my shoulder where it felt like I was paralyzed. Very scary but with rest it was back to normal so I have to brace it up while sleeping and driving

    • @GigLifewithLexi
      @GigLifewithLexi Рік тому

      The same thing happened to me driving Doordash while doing food delivery. It's very painful!

  • @natalielefebvre1628
    @natalielefebvre1628 6 місяців тому

    Where can i get that braces please

  • @marwanaburumman3555
    @marwanaburumman3555 Рік тому

    very nice video, thanks a lot for the rich information, cockup splint is one method of pain relief .. do you agree with me?

  • @lynnking2480
    @lynnking2480 Рік тому

    Thanks I had Cts in my left hand and surgery now it feels I'm trying to get it in my right hand and I ordered this a device that stretches the nerves its called a c trac

    • @HoudaHouda-fw4fo
      @HoudaHouda-fw4fo 7 місяців тому

      كيف حالك الان لاني خاءفة من اجراء العملية 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @marnieelmer7969
    @marnieelmer7969 Рік тому +2

    What would you recommend if the patient is dealing with bilateral carpal tunnel (severe)? Thanks!!

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому +1

      Bilateral wrist braces at night, elevate from the back if possible, side sleep with pillow between the arms to prevent them pressing into each other.

  • @rafiqgirach6708
    @rafiqgirach6708 9 місяців тому

    what if i have both hand carpal tunnel ? how can i sleep ?

  • @radhabeekum
    @radhabeekum Рік тому

    I have a sergerie still my hand hurt and the zwelling does not go away i cant do my dayly work

  • @susanescamilla4965
    @susanescamilla4965 9 місяців тому

    I have to his in both my arms and hands my fingers are numb on both hands ,, .. i wear braces on at night sleep well . Trying to get ride of numbness .,

  • @rachellunn4843
    @rachellunn4843 Рік тому

    I have carpel tunnel syndrome and I wear a splint at night I'm waiting for a operation on it

  • @dianerogers3420
    @dianerogers3420 Рік тому

    Get a decent size shungsite (must come from Russia)bracelet. Gets rid of the pain. Holding your fingers strait out together then bend them back using the opposite hand. Hold and do it several times.

    • @LucieSalat
      @LucieSalat 10 місяців тому

      Do you mean shungite?

  • @enrique5765
    @enrique5765 Рік тому

    Hello - my question is How to brush teeth after back surgery since I bend to gargle and so

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому +1

      I usually have my clients use a cup to swish and spit and then pour into the sink so you don’t have to bend during the recovery.

    • @enrique5765
      @enrique5765 Рік тому

      @@EquipMeOT sure would like to have you as my therapist-are you in CA ?

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому

      Unfortunately, I’m on the other side of the country 😉

    • @enrique5765
      @enrique5765 Рік тому +1

      @@EquipMeOT I see you are a my valuable resource now thanks again and I will take you up again on some more questions I might have on my upcoming back procedure- if you are in CA SF- have coffee on me

  • @bigk2080
    @bigk2080 2 місяці тому +1

    The night pain is ridiculous 😢

  • @user-td3sl7wj9v
    @user-td3sl7wj9v 7 місяців тому

    Do wearing splint can cure carpal tunnel? Thank you

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  7 місяців тому

      Cure, no, but it will help manage symptoms and can prevent surgery in very mild cases.

  • @earprg
    @earprg Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU!!! I am at the severe point now and trying to put off surgery, waiting for Christmas break.I wake up in the morning and I can't even do my hair for work.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому +1

      I’m sorry it’s gotten so bad! But I’m glad I can help a bit!

    • @earprg
      @earprg Рік тому +1

      @@EquipMeOT You did and I ordered the brace it arrives tomorrow. During the day I wear the kinetic tape, but at night it does not help because it does not keep it in place. I'm very excited about the brace. THANK YOU once again!! I had my right hand done about 15 years ago, I knew I would need the left one done as well.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому

      You are so welcome!

    • @tljohnson3242
      @tljohnson3242 Рік тому

      I was told the longer you wait to get surgery, the less likely it will work for you. Don't wait! Get it as soon as you can. I care.

    • @njcamocutie7085
      @njcamocutie7085 Рік тому

      Once you have surgery,does it come back

  • @marnieelmer7969
    @marnieelmer7969 Рік тому

    My husband has been diagnosed with bilateral cubital tunnel. Are there braces for the elbows?

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому +1

      Yes! They make soft elbow splints and solid splints. You can even do a towel wrapped around the elbow and taped at the seam to gently hold the elbows straight while sleeping.

    • @marnieelmer7969
      @marnieelmer7969 Рік тому

      Do you know of a brand you would recommend? Thanks so much!!

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому

      BraceAbility has a few different styles for day/night wearing and their products are very reliable and well made.
      amzn.to/3bElDnZ

    • @marnieelmer7969
      @marnieelmer7969 Рік тому

      @@EquipMeOT Thank you so much. I feel much more prepared for shoulder replacement surgery because of your videos. Keep up the good work! You are helping us.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Best of luck with your recovery!!

  • @KayXoXo4
    @KayXoXo4 8 місяців тому

    Both my hands wake me up in so much pain. I'm a grown adult, pushing 40s, and the pain will literally make me cry 🤦🏼‍♀️. The pain is like nothing I've ever felt.

  • @limkweefat4197
    @limkweefat4197 Рік тому

    Actal

  • @kuyajhe9073
    @kuyajhe9073 9 місяців тому

    i had both of may hands,,and a trigger finger on my ring finger on my left hand

    • @sandercaspe3653
      @sandercaspe3653 4 місяці тому

      kuya, musta cts mo? Meron ka pa rin ba ngayon?

  • @annam1905
    @annam1905 Рік тому +4

    The only thing that will help me is is I quit my job because that's the cause

  • @yasim9435
    @yasim9435 4 місяці тому

    Suggestion to lay flat and elevate hand is problematic. One should understand the root cause of pain when sleeping , to understand why pain occurs in laying flat position. They pain is caused by increased nerve compression by fluid accumulation due to absence of active muscle pump in rest/sleep. Although the onset of this mechanism could be delayed by hand elevation , positioning hand above or at heard level reduces blood flow to median nerve in the incision area which leads to pain as a reaction.

  • @CHELLETHEBURGH
    @CHELLETHEBURGH Рік тому +2

    Mine just started about 2 weeks ago 😭I used to sleep like a baby 😣 until I would wake up several times a night with my hand completely numb..it's only at night I tried a cheap hand wrap but doesn't help much so that's when I started doing deeper research and found this video💞I was definitely sleeping wrong. I'm going to try a different sleep position tonight 🙏it works. Thanks so much🙏

  • @ryetim32
    @ryetim32 Рік тому

    It's impossible for me to stay in one position

  • @carmenkryman8495
    @carmenkryman8495 Місяць тому

    I found your exercises are very appropriate when you're a newly diagnosed and work yourself up to more reps. 😢

  • @lumpygasinavacuum8449
    @lumpygasinavacuum8449 4 місяці тому

    Ice is the opposite of good. I have to sleep near upright. For me it's all about blood flow.

  • @johnbauby6612
    @johnbauby6612 Рік тому

    I thought I was the only one who dealt with this. A large pain in the ass for sure. I get the forearms not the hands, for now at least. Unfortunately the compression "sometimes" works. I have to sleep like a corpse which is a departure from my normal sleep position.

  • @nimetakdemir5041
    @nimetakdemir5041 Рік тому

    Türkçe açıklama lütfen.

  • @ilsekritzinger2175
    @ilsekritzinger2175 8 місяців тому

    I can't see your explanations, because you are hidden beneath the writing.

  • @MIM-er3kf
    @MIM-er3kf Рік тому

    Thank you for your tips but with a pillow in between, I may save my carpal tunnel but lose my marriage. I chose my marriage for now till my mother in law like the pillow comes between us.

  • @ilovechrist9780
    @ilovechrist9780 Рік тому +10

    For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 from the Bible 💕💕

    • @zainabau428
      @zainabau428 Рік тому +2

      What does this have to do with carpal tunnel🤔

  • @tonytribble2977
    @tonytribble2977 6 днів тому

    Don’t put the brace on too tight!

  • @gamerchristina1079
    @gamerchristina1079 2 місяці тому

    Liar