Ortho-One Weekly / Article
Shoulder & Elbow
Sleeping Positions That Are Damaging Your Shoulder
Sleeping Positions That Are Damaging Your Shoulder
Sleeping Positions That Are Damaging Your Shoulder
Many people unknowingly worsen shoulder pain through poor sleeping positions.
Many people unknowingly worsen shoulder pain through poor sleeping positions.
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
Dr. David V Rajan
Dr. David V Rajan
Chairman & Managing Director
Chairman & Managing Director
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Ortho-One Weekly / Article
Shoulder & Elbow
Sleeping Positions That Are Damaging Your Shoulder
Many people unknowingly worsen shoulder pain through poor sleeping positions.
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
Dr. David V Rajan
Chairman & Managing Director
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Problem positions
- Sleeping directly on the painful shoulder
- Arm overhead while sleeping
- Using very high or very low pillows
Better alternatives
- Sleep on your back with arm supported
- Use a pillow under the arm
- Maintain neutral alignment
Night pain is often the earliest sign of shoulder pathology.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Night pain is often the earliest sign of a shoulder problem. Sleeping on the painful side, with the arm overhead, or on a badly sized pillow all load the joint. Sleeping on the back with the arm supported, or with a pillow under the arm, protects it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Night pain is often the earliest sign of a shoulder problem. Sleeping on the painful side, with the arm overhead, or on a badly sized pillow all load the joint. Sleeping on the back with the arm supported, or with a pillow under the arm, protects it.
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Shoulder pain is quietly becoming as common as back pain, especially among working professionals. Long hours at desks, excessive mobile usage, and lack of physical activity are the main culprits.
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Even a small tear can significantly affect daily activities.
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(c) 2026 Ortho-One Orthopaedic Specialty Centre