Why Your Arm Might Fall Asleep at Night

It is common to say that a body part has "fallen asleep" when it feels numb. But what causes this, and why does it happen?

Why Your Arm Goes Numb at Night It is common to say that a body part has "fallen asleep" when it feels numb. But what causes this, and why does it happen? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT What Are Pinched Nerves?  MORE What Does Carpal Tunnel Feel Like?  MORE What's Causing Your Hand to Hurt?  MORE You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.