Sleeping positions - Pt.3: Shoulders | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB

[@riod7559]

This is the video that I FINALLY was able to sleep for the first time (which was tonight) 🙏🏾 without tossing and turning and waking up with pain. My surgery was on 3/22. The key for me was the explanation of *elbow* and hand placement. THANK YOU

[@physiorehab]

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[@KathleenRenninger]

I owe you great thanks. I have had frozen shoulder and biceps tendonitis. While a steroid shot helped, no amount of supposedly therapeutic exercises could cure it, & my sleep was constantly disrupted by pain. When I started sleeping with a pillow under my elbow and placing my arm across my belly as you'd suggested, I saw improvement right away. Today I cant' believe how much less pain I have; my arm and shoulder are just short of "normal".

[@physiorehab]

That’s great to hear! 😄😴

[@crouchy50]

I'm Robin. I'm 73. I'm an active, keen pilot, authorised aircraft builder/repairer and a committed scuba diver too. I've had 2 previous major rotator cuff/biceps/tendon repairs/rebuilds over the last 7 years after an unfortunate work accident. This time I'm 7 days into recovery after a total reverse shoulder replacement. I need all the strategies I can hear to get a good night's sleep. Thank you for your big-hearted help Tim.

[@physiorehab]

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[@darnitthelma4247]

All the best robin I hope you’re fully healed 😊

[@afolger1929]

Thank you!! I may have a right rotator cuff injury and I haven’t been able to sleep. This is what I needed!! I really appreciate you taking the time and sharing your expertise in this video!!

[@penangiteInAU]

This is helpful🙏 now it makes sense why I still need a side pillow to support my recovering arm😊

[@FiaDia-c2h]

Thanks for this tips. My husband was suffering for his dislocated shoulder and can't get enough sleep co'z its aching badly..

[@NadaAlawadhi]

Thank you so much! My shoulder is injured and it gets worse every time I wake up because I don’t have any support when I sleep. This is absolutely helpful!

[@physiorehab]

Great to hear glad it helped!

[@jenstevens3864]

Brilliant tips for my broken shoulder which happened a week ago so sleeping has been such an issue for me. Pillows are at the ready 👍😃

[@physiorehab]

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[@gregsLyrics]

Finally - reliable wisdom on shoulder injury and what to expect. Brilliant information.

[@physiorehab]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful

[@Lorijenken]

i literally dislocated my left shoulder again today this was super helpful. im usally really scared falling asleep but this really helped thank you!!

[@physiorehab]

Head to physiorehab.com for the shoulder rehab programs

[@_.alex.-]

Rotator cuff injury here. These tips could actually get me sleeping finally. Thank you!

[@physiorehab]

Glad your better! 😄

[@butalina]

I bought a narrow futon...works perfectly... I can raise and lower my head and it is narrow enough to where I am sort of restricted from rolling on my stomach or side. I am a former U.S. Army Combat Medic. I advanced into the operating room assisting surgeons. I was scrubbed in on many ortho operations in civilian hospitals after I left the Army. I witnessed rotator cuff surgery and it can be extremely painful. A few months ago I took a severe fall on some ice...I was going to land on my back but I didn't want my head to crash onto the ice. In preventing that I landed on my right shoulder blade. No pain for about 2 days...then everything fell apart...my arm is about 50% functional...and I have trouble sleeping...lifting and basically anything that makes me use my right arm. I knew what it was after the pain set in. I went to a orthopedic surgeon and had a MRI done. Not only was my right should rotator cuff was damaged, but I also severed a bicep muscle...I now have a operation scheduled. So I went out and bought a futon just so I can lay in during the day if I need to and it will now be used as my new bed. I know this is going to be a long road to recovery...but I survived 6 years in a combat zone and I will survive this as well...preparing yourself for post surgery life is as important as the operation.

[@PlatypusPerry-]

Just two days ago broken my clavicle and since then can't even sleep properly with figure of 8 bandage. Thanks for sharing this. Really appreciate

[@physiorehab]

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[@charbelchamoun8025]

Finally a helpfull video! Thanks man this solved my sleep problem while having this shaulder injury

[@physiorehab]

Awesome! 😄

[@julieniemann3410]

Thank you so much for the video after your sling is removed. I was in a sling after rotator cuff surgery for 6 weeks. Now, I’m a bit nervous. This video was extremely helpful. Praying it works for me tonight since I still have pain.

[@physiorehab]

How you go well. If you need the full Program head here: physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab

[@marilyncote-miller8010]

7 weeks from shoulder surgery (impingement, bicep tenodesis, partial claviculectomy) and seeking just as you’ve shown is the only comfortable way!

[@physiorehab]

Hope the recovery goes well. Check out my full rehab program here: physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab

[@JS-jn3qu]

Thank you its definitely going to help me get a better sleep tonight with my fractured leg

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[@SuperTheTman]

going to try the first setup, im about a week and a half into Gr1 shoulder separation injury. Sleeping has been a nightmare so i pray this works for me

[@SuperTheTman]

Thank you so much! I finally got my first full nights sleep last night, the issue was definitely the internally rotated position the sling was forcing me into. Slept without the sling and everything!

[@physiorehab]

Hope you get a good night sleep!

[@maryjuber6494]

I am 5 weeks out from rotator cuff surgery and I have had the best sleep of my life in a recliner! I still have to wear the sling for another night, then I will try going back to the bed. Hopefully, the pillow tricks work because they didn't help when I was wearing the sling.

[@physiorehab]

Hope to helps too!

[@bdpsingapore]

Excellent advice. Thanks for the overview.

[@physiorehab]

You’re welcome

[@octogirl2046]

Thank you. I am going to try this tonight, right now. Sweet dreams:)

[@physiorehab]

Good luck ! 👍

[@bm7654]

Thanks. My shoulder pops, like you'd pop a finger, when I roll over onto it while sleeping. It feels good but it worries me bc now I'm experiencing soreness, all of this originating from frozen shoulder. Last night I'm thinking I need to keep it neutral while i sleep.

[@ckw4everwithlove]

Ive been having the same issue actually. Popping like a knuckle but having soreness now

[@legendx1272]

Thank u bruh the first night my shoulder was gushing blood because of all the movment, but second night was way better

[@dpezvlogs7982]

Thank you so much for the video, i have dislocated my left shoulder. However, dont want to go for surgery as i queried the doctor once the surgery is done will dislocation reoccur he was fumbling, so its better i will use the left shoulder much lesser and try with physiotherapist.

[@alejandrosantamaria8808]

Thanks dude, you nailed it!

[@physiorehab]

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[@sirprancealott2003]

Thanks will give shoulder tips a go.

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[@paulbernstein9525]

Good info I'm going to have 2nd surgery on shoulder all I have learned on u tube.OK

[@physiorehab]

Hope it goes well! My shoulder rehab program is here if you need it! www.physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab

[@jessieflores8788]

I tried the side sleeping position as instructed and it still hurts, but I will use a bigger pillow under my arm tonight. I was using 2 small pillows.

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[@peggy5003]

These were great tips.

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[@MysticProductions81]

I wish he’s do a video when he’s actually injured. It’s really easy to do this and that when not in pain. My arm is completely fucked. I can’t move and my breaths are very hard inhale and exhale. I can’t do they pillow because it’s hurts way too much.

[@physiorehab]

Have you injured your shoulder?

[@jenniferangela8]

Finally a justification for the 5 pillows in my bed! I have wide hips so for side sleeping, I add a small airplane size pillow under my lower ribs to prevent spine curving downward. Is this doing my QLs any good or do you recommend against the extra side sleep rib support?

[@physiorehab]

Pillow under the lower back when on your side sounds ok if you have wide hips

[@markrow6539]

These videos are very helpful. I had a rotator cuff tear and tenodesis performed and my surgeon took a conservative route and had me in the sling for 6 weeks without any PT. The only thing I was allowed to do during that time were elbow bends and pendulum swings 2-3 times a day. That said, I was released from the sling this week, week 6, and I would like to know what would be a good starting point at 6 weeks without any prior stretching or PT? I feel that some of the recommended exercises at 6 weeks are not something I should be doing without some prior stretching. Any help is appreciated.

[@physiorehab]

To follow my rehab program head to physiorehab.com for all the exercises and guidelines

[@dylandunstan3309]

Just had an anterior dislocation. Went from super active and doing calisthenics in the gym to now having it in a sling. Any tips for the journey? Very sad times

[@physiorehab]

Yep! Follow my rehab program online: www.physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab

[@DAVE_RAVE]

How are doing now?

[@jeansweet2706]

I broke the surgical neck of the humerus. I have 2 bulging disks in my neck. Sleeping is really painful. I can’t get comfortable and I’m a side sleeper . Would an electric bed be helpful to elevate myself?

[@physiorehab]

You could only sleep on your back if you did that though

[@editorgyrl17]

7-1-20 So grateful for this. Both of my rotator cuffs are torn and I get the first shoulder fixed in two weeks. Am preparing myself for this process and watching your own Rehab series has been really helpful. I maybe shouldn’t have watched the surgery video (how scarred will my shoulders be when wearing a sundress now??), but I’m gonna remain calm. At least KNOWING the first two weeks will suck is reassuring, and seeing you move out of the sling by 10 days is encouraging. I’ve saved this rehab series to my Workout playlist and will look at them often. Thank you for making this.

[@physiorehab]

Hope you go well with surgery!

[@editorgyrl17]

Physio Fitness | Physio REHAB | Tim Keeley The first four days are horrible but if you acknowledge and accept that going in, anyone can gut out four days. Joint only had two issues and no bicep tendon repair (yeah!) so this shoulder’s gonna heal up great! I’m on Day 7 now and revisiting your rehab guidance. Thanks again! 🤓

[@Jvthegoat46]

Hi I had surgery on on my left shoulder 2 months ago and still have about 2 months of physical therapy to go. My other shoulder is having a lot of pain and I think I might need surgery on the other side. How long are u waiting to fix your other shoulder and how does it work this is a nightmare for me I’m only 17

[@gregsLyrics]

@@Jvthegoat46 I feel for you, Jesse. I broke my shoulder 5 days ago and near in tears with intense agonizing bone pain. My surgeon talked me out of surgery and instead to heal naturally and aggressive rehab. I hope you are well. Get opinions from experts on any surgery. The ER wanted to do surgery; the shoulder ortho doc recommended against.

[@patdesmarais1991]

Very helpful and cost efficient. However which side of bed should you sleep and how do you get out of bed please?

[@Ms.NigeriaParker]

I know this isn't years ago. But what if it's a collarbone injury and acs joint separation. I can't sleep in the sling, I am absolutely miserable

[@tisaac2142]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@physiorehab]

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[@texantraveler8884]

I’m having rotator cuff surgery second week January 2024, I’m worried 😢 I’m a side sleeper. What kind of cold therapy you recommend after surgery?, so many options out there, should I get one of those cold therapy machines? Or an ice compress that you put in the freezer is enough?

[@physiorehab]

Sorry late to this comment - lot to get through! Hope it’s going well. For all the advice head to physiorehab.com for the full program

[@debbiechadwick861]

What do you think about the U shaped body pillow? I will have shoulder replacement soon so im in the planning stage. I cannot sleep on my back.

[@kris5444]

Thx doc this helps so much

[@physiorehab]

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[@keto7763]

thank you so much ❤️❤️i have shoulder injury and very helpful

[@physiorehab]

keto بالعربي Pleasure

[@z_z202plays9]

I was on my skatw board today and tried to stop beacuse tjere was a parked car and then i fell of and sprained my collarbone. Worst pain i have ever felt

[@physiorehab]

Hope you are recovering ok!

[@xdxdxdxd4575]

I have knee pain after several hours, if I have pillow under my knee. And I have back pain if I don't.

[@newts1964]

got supraspinatus tear either shoulder my pt says no sling and no arms across.. would two pillows help one each side and any idea how long it takes to calm down

[@physiorehab]

You need to work for months on rehab. I suggest take a look at the shoulder rehab programs at physiorehab.com

[@newts1964]

cheers doing resistant bands and trap strength work daily

[@sulochanamishra6539]

Hello I need your help My husband just went through multiple rib and scapula fracture And is unable to sleepin any position

[@physiorehab]

Tough one that

[@kathynorton3530]

When is it ok to sleep on the shoulder that had surgery. I’m 8 weeks out of rotator cuff surgery.

[@physiorehab]

It’s OK to sleep on it when you can. Meaning when it doesn’t hurt to do so

[@ErinM-2024]

Where is pain normally when it’s the rotator cuff? Is it the front or the back of the shoulder

[@physiorehab]

Can be either but usually biased to side/front

[@melissakennedy8467]

I had a 3 level cervical fusion Sept 18 & would this work on me? I love sleeping on my side but bc my c spine is so damaged it's rare I get to sleep like that. I also lose circulation in both arms if they're elevated even just a little. I sleep on my back too but still issues especially if my arms are elevated just a little. After this surgery, I've been having awful shoulder pain, they said that's normal given the type of surgery I had & which levels were done. Can you offer any advice for me? If I didn't lose circulation, this would be perfect for me. Thank you

[@rhondabolten4514]

I had shoulder surgery yesterday. Any suggestions for side sleeping while still in the sling.

[@physiorehab]

Tough one when in the sling - I started on my back with the pillow slightly under the should and then another supporting the elbow

[@heaven-n-hell9764]

Is it normal to have swelling on non operative hand due to the way you sleep?

[@physiorehab]

Not sure on that one!

[@cubdukat]

I'm about to have shoulder surgery in a couple of weeks. What advice would you give a side-sleeper on how to deal with the sling? My couch is really uncomfortable, and I have nightmares when I sleep on my back. Is side-sleeping with the sling even possible?

[@physiorehab]

Larry Wilson not really. I am a side sleeper too and usually sleep on the non surgical side. But I simply couldn’t do it for the first 2 weeks. After that you can do it for a bit and you will find half the night is in your back and Half on your side but only 2 hrs at a time. Sleep is very disrupted for weeks but you will get through it. Take the meds for 2 weeks and lots of ice every night and during the night when you wake up. Unfortunately the first 2 weeks you’ll be on your back, it sort the pillows and the ice and you will be ok. My shoulder online program will be updated with all my experience and new exercises for when you get out of surgery week 1, I suggest you get into this: www.physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab Look out for the updates online or contact me to find out

[@bernynavidad889]

@@physiorehab Excuse me, after surgery, one can sleep on one,s belly? I have both rotator coffs injured and my back with lumbar bulgues, so its painful to sleep on my back. I thank you very much in advance! Glad you are doing fine with your shoulder!!

[@physiorehab]

berny navidad no after surgery you will be on your back not your front

[@bernynavidad889]

@@physiorehab Hi! I appreciate very much you took the time to answer me! I understand, thank you for explaining me! Greetings!

[@editorgyrl17]

Larry, how are you feeling now, four months later? I’m getting my first shoulder cuff repaired in two weeks and am also a side sleeper with a bad back. I know this is gonna suck but everyone gets through it, I suppose. What was your first month like?

[@hawk6978]

Worst pain you will ever experience

[@sippili3927]

Youve never had a toothache i see

[@hawk6978]

@@sippili3927 No im well acquainted with tooth pain. Having the end of my collar bone cut off beats that hands down. The way that i was left in pain was ridiculous. Really malpractice! The pain was so intense i began to develop pneumonia. The emergency DR. Said that i was in such pain that my chest muscles were contracted to the point my lung couldn't exoand. I didnt sleep for 3 days My shoulder is just now almost two years later solid and feels 95%.

[@sippili3927]

Glad to hear your better.

[@sippili3927]

What did you do to fix your issue? Just curious

[@hawk6978]

@@sippili3927 The Emergency Room gave me morphine. Then prescribed me a stronger pain medication. My surgeon had prescribed a really weak pain medication. So basically i got 3 days of a proper pain medicine. My chest cavity relaxed and my lungs cleared up. The next 2 weeks hell on earth. A recliner is a life saver. I slept in a chair for the next 2 months I have a 6inch scar and my shoulders are no longer symmetrical.

[@i2splashy2trappy2sav5]

I keep on dislocating my shoulder is there anyway to fix this

[@physiorehab]

Have you worked on a rehab program for long enough? Have a look at this physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-shoulder-injury-surgery-rehab

[@ilhamwani]

Nice

[@slimslim7481]

Hey man is there any way to dm you i got problems w my shoulder and i want you to detail it

[@physiorehab]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@doriepetrochko1913]

I keep hearing that at the initial stages of a fracture of the humerus that you should be sleeping in a reclining position. I just can’t get any sleep like this.! I have a bolster pillow Which makes me almost upright and I can’t sleep like this!

[@paulshealthfitness7922]

what about stomach sleepers?

[@physiorehab]

No hope for them! The aim is to stop sleeping on your stomach

[@paulshealthfitness7922]

@@physiorehab it’s impossible!

[@physiorehab]

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[@noahmount5389]

Never have I ever looked up how to go to sleep

[@Alfaisal-wt5ub]

Only 1 pillow here 😂

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[@lucasman7117]

What do you think about when lying on your back, having your arm propped up on a pillow but with your arm straightened out? Cheers.

[@lucasman7117]

Or even when sitting upright on the couch with your arm under a pillow also?

[@physiorehab]

Yep whatever works and is comfortable for you

[@rupirupertson1972]

Ok... Pillowcastle it is tonight. 🤡

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[@darnitthelma4247]

😂😂😂😂

[@عزةالسيسي-غ7ن]

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