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20/07/2020 10:49
Do you get shoulder pain sleeping on your side?
Does your shoulder or arm go numb at night?
Is your shoulder pain waking you up at night?
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
I would not be to be alarmed with these symptoms. They are potentially made worse by ongoing shoulder dysfunction like bursitis, rotator cuff issue or shoulder impingement. Of course, you should check with your health professional
Most of the time it is due local compression or nerves and muscle causing the discomfort in the shoulder.
Once you change sleeping position, stretch, and move. The symptoms should disappear. In rare circumstances these symptoms can be associated with other things
WHY IS YOUR SHOULDER PAIN WORSE AT NIGHT?
Direct pressure on the shoulder with your body weight may be reducing the space in the joint, compressing already irritated tissue.
During the day you are upright with gravity assisting and allowing potentially more space for things to move inside the joint.
There is no exact science why pain is worse at night.
HOW TO RELIEVE SHOULDER PAIN AT NIGHT
Sleeping position
Sleep on your unaffected side
Sleep on your back.
Make sure you have a good pillow and mattress it will all help.
Read this blog on choosing the right pillow
Sleep hygiene
You are sore and injured. You need good quality regular sleep. Sleep is where the magic healing happens. Do everything you can to optimize sleep routines. Regular sleep and wake times. Cooler rooms, dark room, no lights or phones, hot bath relaxing smells all help you sleep better and therefore heal better.
Basic stretches
Movement is medicine. Stretch move get regular exercise. Keep as much movement in the shoulder as possible. Follow this link for a YouTube video on shoulder mobility. I love shoulders so there are a few videos on YouTube that might help you.
Posture and Work ergonomics
I hope this helps. If you’d like a plan on how to get this shoulder feeling better
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