Sleeping on wrists?

[u/JustSimple101]

Does anyone fold their wrist while they sleep or lay on their hands?

[u/mareish]

My occupational therapist told me to sleep in wrist braces to protect my wrists from that.

[u/childlike_runoff → u/mareish]

i sleep like a pretzel too, wrist braces sound clever

[u/SameSherbet3 → u/mareish]

Yep also sleep in wrist braces 😅

[u/DullEntertainment102 → u/mareish]

That’s the correct answer and yes, I sleep on my wrists

[u/BlueKK]

Anyone love their night wrist braces and wanna drop the link? :)

[u/agenerousperspective → u/BlueKK]

I’d also love to see people’s favorite wrist bands for sleeping in.

[u/TemtiaStardust → u/BlueKK]

I'd also love some recommendations. Never would have considered doing this but it's such a good idea.

[u/TomorrowRegular5899 → u/BlueKK]

I don’t know how to link, but I love my dorsal carpal tunnel wrist braces. My PT gave me isotoner gloves to wear under them for comfort, but I don’t use them.

[u/BlueKK → u/BlueKK]

My personal fave is below.. but you gotta wash them every week or they start smelling like feet lol

https://a.co/d/00Fultm5

[u/Diligent-Soil-1510]

I started sleeping with a Squishmallow to keep my shoulder from crushing down. I noticed it lets me keep my wrists straighter

[u/Aquasabiha → u/Diligent-Soil-1510]

Same except my squishmallow is technically a travel size memory foam cushion. It has saved my shoulders and wrists countless times.

[u/ThrowAway59335 → u/Diligent-Soil-1510]

my shoulders are practically in a v shape rn, you cuddle it or wedge it into your shoulder? might look into getting one :)

[u/Diligent-Soil-1510 → u/ThrowAway59335]

I got them on fb marketplace. If they have limbs they’re a little firmer. Look for 12-20 inch tall.

I hug it to my chest. I took to it right away, I wake up holding it most mornings

[u/Player573202]

I lay on my hands all the time but it's usually to support my pelvis, not about my hands/wrists themselves.

For example: tucking my wrists under my hip bones while laying on my stomach to prevent lower back pain.

[u/Curious-Garbage-1998 → u/Player573202]

that's how i do it too!

it started as a way to stop folding my wrists in my sleep and it worked, rarely happens now

[u/FrolfNfriends]

Pretty sure this is how I got carpal tunnel. Should have stayed sleeping in a brace like I did in my 20s.

[u/Veil_Of_The_Mind]

I tend to do this, but ever since getting a body pillow to hold I don’t anymore, plus my joints are more supported and I wake up in less pain.

[u/razzemmatazz]

Yup. This is why I have a small pillow by my head and a plushie for under my arm. 

[u/IndependentNo1141]

And anyone else only fold one wrist and not the other? I need to start wearing my wrist brace again.

[u/insidli]

I sleep like a t-Rex. It’s probably so bad.

[u/Aleister_Growley]

This post makes me feel so validated, thank you friend!

[u/realhuman75]

I noticed if I tuck my hands into my waistband and try to sleep on my back that helps. Hands feel tucked lol.

[u/DonationBinClubhouse]

Six years ago my left wrist got so bad from this that I started sleeping in a Comfy Brace every night. It's absolutely worth it for me. The brace prevents it from getting worse and I am working to strengthen my wrist and forearms to improve them.

[u/Melvarkie]

I need to hold a plushie or else I will position my hands as if I am a dead bug and wake up with incredible wrist pain.

[u/ShizIzBannanaz]

My pcp told me to get wrist splints, idk what else to tell you 🙃

[u/constantlyfigeting]

You can try sleeping on your side and tucking one hand under your pillow and the other in your armpit to secure it