cervical spine and sleeping

[fred c]

have c spine problems from c3 down.for the past month or more when i lean back or try to sleep on my back i get numb and pins and needles.anyone else have that problem.

fred c

[sahuaro]

I assume you mean leaning your head back and having symptoms in your arms and/or hands. Yes, I did have those symptoms but also didn't have the range of motion to really tilt my head back (prior to surgery). It sounds like your nerves are being impinged. Have you tried a cervical pillow? What treatment(s) are you receiving?

[Maria]

I guess you're seeing someone re your symptoms or at least hope so.

I second the notion of use of the cervical roll pillow or horseshoe pillow. I've used both and find that the horseshoe one works best for me tho my main cervical symptom is pain.

[steve55]

I have noticed that ever since my c spine issues, this has been an issue with me also. It's only occasional for me though. I get it in the hands along the sides when sleeping and if I sit too long at my desk or especially on airplanes, my legs and feet also fall asleep easily. Before cervical problems this stuff never occurred.