Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How to sleep with shoulder impingement?

The doctor said I have shoulder impingement, and the pain is really bad at night. I can't find a position that doesn't aggravate it. How do others sleep with shoulder impingement pain?

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Asha Kirpalani Asha Kirpalani Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I have helped many people in this community with shoulder issues. The trick for impingement is to never sleep on the sore shoulder or flat on your stomach. Sleep on your back with a small pillow tucked right under the elbow of the painful arm to keep the shoulder joint slightly open.

Aniket Sen Aniket Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

For shoulder impingement, maintaining a neutral joint space while sleeping is essential to prevent tendon compression. Placing a pillow under the affected arm while sleeping on your back is highly recommended. However, it is best to follow the exact sleeping posture advised by your orthopedic specialist.

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Ramachandran Pillai Ramachandran Pillai Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

When dealing with shoulder impingement, I had to adjust my sleeping position to my back with two pillows under my head and arms. Since I have high BP, keeping my body relaxed and avoiding sudden pain spikes is very important. Do get your shoulder regularly checked by a doctor to ensure proper healing.

Vikas Patil Vikas Patil Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, shoulder impingement pain becomes so sharp when you accidentally roll over at night. I always sleep on my good side and keep a large body pillow in front of me to rest my bad arm. It completely stops the pinching, ho na.

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Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My thyroid issues often cause joint stiffness, which made my shoulder impingement healing process quite slow. Sleep on your back with arm support, but make sure you follow up with your doctor and get regular thyroid tests, as hormonal imbalances can affect muscle and joint healing.

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