How do I relieve my shoulder pain at night?

After a long day of work or play, you may find that your muscles are stiff and achy. Shoulder pain can prevent you from getting a good night's rest and make you feel stiff first thing in the morning.

Read on to learn about the most common causes of night-time shoulder discomfort and some strategies for alleviating the pain so you can get some better sleep.

 

Why did shoulder discomfort get so much worse at night?

Your shoulder could be hurting you in the evening for a number of different reasons. Night-time shoulder pain is typically the result of an existing injury or improper sleeping posture.

When you sleep on your side, your body weight is distributed unevenly across your shoulder, putting stress on the joint. Back or stomach sleeping is preferable since it helps disperse body weight and prevents morning stiffness.

The rotator cuff is a set of muscles in the shoulder that can be strained or torn when you fall on an outstretched arm or lift something too heavy. A tear in the rotator cuff is the medical term for this condition.

If the tendons in your shoulder's rotator cuff become irritated, inflamed, or torn, you may suffer from one of these injuries. Shoulder pain at night might be caused by accidentally rolling onto your injured shoulder as you sleep.

 

Sleep-related shoulder bursitis

Shoulder bursitis is another common shoulder injury that can be worse by your sleeping position and cause pain in the shoulder during the night.

Bursae in the shoulder are fluid-filled sacs that act as a cushion between the articulating tissues. Shoulder bursitis describes inflammation of the shoulder's bursa.

Bursae are located all over the body, however the shoulder is a common site for bursitis.

Bursitis is typically brought on by overusing the shoulder joint in a repetitive motion. Putting weight on an inflamed shoulder, like when lying down, can be excruciatingly painful.

Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the tissue surrounding the rotator cuff "catches" on one of the bones of the shoulder. A bad night's rest is possible if you roll over onto your shoulder while sleeping due to the accompanying soreness.

 

What can I do about the night-time shoulder pain?

Night-time shoulder pain should prompt a visit to the doctor. Your shoulder pain, if not already being treated, may be the result of an injury. You might be able to reduce the soreness in your shoulders as you sleep if you change your sleeping position.

 

An orthopaedic doctor in Noida may advise you to...

 

·         Tilt your head slightly forward and sleep on your healthy shoulder, back, or stomach.

·         Stay away from anything that can put further strain on your shoulder.

·         Apply an over-the-counter pain reliever.

·         Don't sleep on your injured shoulder by propping yourself up with a pillow.

·         Regular exercise will help you maintain healthy joints.

·         You should do some shoulder stretching every night and every morning.

·         Treat the joint with either cold or heat.

Using your shoulder regularly throughout the day might produce stress and strain that can manifest as night-time shoulder pain. Shoulder ache can occur even if you don't sleep on your shoulder.

Maintaining flexible muscles and pain-free joints calls for regular stretching and physical treatment.

 

Try to determine the root of your shoulder discomfort.

We're here to help if you're missing out on daily life because of shoulder pain. Dr. A K Sharma is available for appointment via our website or by calling 8527853456.