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Anyone
who has suffered an inflamed or torn
rotator cuff knows the pain involved. The
pain varies in intensity. Sometimes it’s
a burning sensation. At other times it’s
a dull ache. It affects the way you move your
shoulder. Many patients report that the morning
is the worst, especially if you tossed around
in sleep then ended up putting pressure on it.
What is the best type of rotator cuff pillow to
protect your injury during sleep? Is there an
affordable option that can help protect your injury
while you’re deep in slumber?
Since
many patients report that the first few days can
be awful when trying to find a comfortable sleeping
position, doctors have suggested that patients
try sleeping in a recliner chair rather than flat
on their back or support the elbow with one or
two pillows when lying down so it doesn’t
slide and fall back against the bed. Sleeping
on the side or the stomach
is discouraged. If your injury is less severe,
you may want to simply place a pillow between
the arm and the body when you are sleeping to
keep your shoulder stable and immobile.
Sometimes
the best rotator cuff pillow is a preventative
one. Did you know that many rotator
cuff injuries are not the result of a one
time event? Many of them occur as a result of
damage that is incurred over a long period of
time. This is often true of people who sleep on
their arm. Side sleepers often put a lot of pressure
on the shoulder during sleep. This can actually
cause rotator cuff injuries.
One
recommended solution for the best rotator cuff
pillow is to purchase a side
sleeper pillow. These pillows properly cradle
the neck and head, making sure the body maintains
proper alignment. It seems like such a small thing
to purchase a new pillow, but pillows actually
serve very important functions while we sleep.
If your body isn’t properly aligned, you
have a good chance of waking up sore and uncomfortable.
A great option for a rotator cuff pillow
is a pillow that’s made from memory foam.
Available at most retail stores and across the
internet, memory foam has become a popular trend,
praised by both consumers and medical professionals.
Since memory foam is made to conform exactly to
fit the contours of your individual body, it’s
easy to see why it’s often the physician’s
top choice for rotator cuff pillow.
When
choosing a rotator cuff pillow,
it’s best to keep in mind two things. First,
you want to offer support to the shoulder. Second,
you want to reduce mobility so that you will decrease
the chances of further injury. Talk to your doctor
about the best
pillow for your individual needs. You’ll
be surprised and pleased at how much a difference
the right pillow and positioning can make.
Written
by Dr. Joseph J. Berke, M.D., Ph.D.
Discover how sleeping on The Sleep Better Pillow
can change your life.
Dr.
Joseph J. Berke is an author and inventor dedicated
to helping people get a better nights rest
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