How to sleep with pinched nerve in shoulder blade?
I've had this sharp pain in my shoulder blade for a few days, I think it's a pinched nerve. Every position I try in bed just makes it worse. How can I sleep to avoid aggravating it further?
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6 months ago
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It is extremely painful to lie down on that side. Try sleeping on the opposite side with a pillow tucked under your arm to support the shoulder.
6 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about it, it will heal with a little rest. Just put a nice soft pillow under your arm on the painful side so your shoulder doesn't collapse forward while you sleep. It really helps take the pressure off!
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6 months ago
My son had this shoulder blade pain from carrying his heavy college bag. I made him sleep flat on his back without a thick head pillow, and instead put a flat, firm cushion under his upper back to keep the shoulders relaxed.
5 months ago
With diabetes, nerve issues take longer to settle down. I found that sleeping strictly on my back with a small rolled towel under my neck and a soft pillow supporting the affected arm kept the spine aligned and reduced the morning numbness.
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5 months ago
I completely understand how terrifying it feels when the pain shoots down your arm at night; I used to lie awake worrying it was something worse. Honestly, sleeping semi-upright on a recliner with a warm compress helped calm both my shoulder and my mind.