Shoulder pain and sleeping position

[secretly submissive]

I have an irritating situation. Several nights a week I will wake up with a good deal of pain in my shoulder, and upper arm. What's happening is that sometime during the night while I'm asleep I raise my arm up over my head and sleep in that position for who knows how long. Now, I am having shoulder and arm pain during the day as well .
Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to correct this? I've been thinking about hypnotherapy.

 

[Andrea Vanessa]

you know, that's a really good idea, as i am in this situation as well. i fall asleep in anatomical position every night, comfortable as can be. and each morning i wake flat on my stomach with my head turned all the way to one side. and my neck is SO tight and sore. short of strapping me down, i can't come up with a way to correct this. hypnotherapy might just be the key.

good luck!

 

[Samuel H]

I found that I couldn't sleep on my back until I took a look at the cushioning. If I use a pillow beneath the knees, a folded towel just lifting lightly in the lumbar area, and a rolled towel in the cervical area with no pillow, then I sleep in that position all night without turning. It is a little work to get the curves all supported right but so worth it for me. It might be worth your trying.

 

[Tyler S]

Waking up with shoulder pain may simply indicate that you need some treatment. Often, if the anterior and inferior shoulder musculature and fascia are tight, prolonged extension of the arm over the head at night will cause pain. Whatever your approach, work to open the front of the shoulder along with extended arm traction. This should help.

 

[psihopupu]

Thank you all for your ideas. I appreciate it!

 

[-Mitch]

I'm in agreement with the above. The proper cushioning is important. You might also consider a cervical pillow (make sure you get one - if you do - with one that has two rounded ends). But like Waltfritz, I believe the pain in the arm/shoulder is indicative of muscular/fascial issues. As massage therapists, we know that over time, that improper body mechanics and postural distortions can build up to create problems can create pain pain patterns. Get more bodywork, incorporate stretches, increase the amount of water you're drinking - all the usual stuff that, as massage therapists, we're already doing. LOL. Good luck.

 

[cadisneygirl]

Shoulder pain and sleeping position

I have an irritating situation. Several nights a week I will wake up with a good deal of pain in my shoulder, and upper arm. What's happening is that sometime during the night while I'm asleep I raise my arm up over my head and sleep in that position for who knows how long. Now, I am having shoulder and arm pain during the day as well .
Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to correct this? I've been thinking about hypnotherapy.

do some self care on your pecs. that will really help your pain.

 

[Sami]

THis is tongue in cheek, but if you are looking to not sleep on your stomach (as opposed to sleeping in a good position) you could always sew golf balls to the inside front of your pj's. I bet it would make sleeping on your stomach ummmm uncomfortable?

On a more helpful note, the extra pillowing sounds like a great thing to try.