My hands feel weak after waking up

What is the reason for weak hands after waking up?

After waking up, your hands may feel weak, but the symptom will be relieved after you move around. This is generally normal and may be caused by the fact that the muscles and nerves in the human body have not fully awakened. However, if there are other symptoms, such as dizziness, headache, stiff neck, etc., there may be problems with the cervical spine. It is best to go to the hospital in time and pay more attention to activities and exercise.

What are the early symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

1. Unexplained arrhythmia and symptoms similar to angina pectoris. Chronic low blood pressure or “unexplained” high blood pressure.

2. Always tilting your head to one side or repeatedly getting a stiff neck are symptoms of cervical spondylosis. Recurrent neck, back and waist pain.

3. Long-term snoring. Some symptoms of cervical spondylosis include a heavy and numb head, numb fingers, and weakness in the upper limbs.

4. Symptoms of cervical spondylosis include long-term uncured and “unexplained” dysfunction of internal organs, such as respiratory, digestive, and endocrine system disorders. Persistent dizziness, headaches, or migraines.

5. Persistent tinnitus or hearing loss due to non-ear reasons. The symptoms of cervical spondylosis include unexplained insomnia, dreaminess, and memory loss.

If cervical spondylosis has affected the nerves leading to the upper limbs, pain, radiating pain or numbness in the neck and upper limbs may also occur, as well as skin insensitivity and weakened upper limb muscle strength. If the nerves and blood vessels (vertebral arteries) leading to the head are affected, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, blurred vision, etc. may occur. If the spinal cord inside the cervical spine is affected, weakness in the limbs, weak legs, muscle stiffness, difficulty walking, and even paralysis of the lower limbs, loss of urination and defecation, and sexual dysfunction may occur. This is a symptom of cervical spondylosis.

Daily prevention methods for cervical spondylosis:

1. Maintain an optimistic spirit, establish the idea of ​​fighting hard against the disease, cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and reduce recurrence.

2. Strengthen the training of the neck and shoulder muscles. During breaks or after work, do flexion, extension and rotation exercises of the head and upper limbs. This can not only relieve fatigue, but also develop muscles and increase toughness, which is beneficial to the stability of the cervical spine and enhance the ability of the neck and shoulders to adapt to sudden changes in the neck.

3. Avoid the bad habit of sleeping with a high pillow. A high pillow causes the head to flex forward, which increases the stress on the lower cervical spine and may accelerate cervical degeneration.

4. Keep your neck and shoulders warm, avoid putting heavy objects on your head and neck, avoid excessive fatigue, and don't doze off while riding in a car.

5. Treat soft tissue strain of the neck, shoulders and back as early as possible and thoroughly to prevent it from developing into cervical spondylosis.

6. Prevent sprains and bruises when working or walking.

7. People who work at a desk for a long time should change their head position regularly and exercise their neck and shoulder muscles on time.

8. Pay attention to the posture of your head, neck, shoulders and back. Do not tilt your head or shrug your shoulders. Look straight ahead when talking or reading. Keep your spine straight.