Are shoulder injuries caused solely by improper stroke mechanics? Can we avoid all pain using perfect technique? Can we throw away the ice pack forever? Or can shoulder pain be caused by other factors as well? Vote if you have an opinion.
Sleep on one side, face on back of hand and elbow pointed at bed headboard
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Sleep on one side, lying atop arm
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Sleep flat on back
Any studies done on the effects of sleep posture ?
NK French:
I love your avatar too! I also want to know which of your 4 sets of fins are your favorite shoulder savers.;)
I looked on the internet yesterday on the sleep position issue because I have been curious about that as well. I didn't really see any studies, just anecdotal evidence and advice from PTs or docs. They said:
Don't sleep on your stomach. It twists the neck, which sends pain elsewhere.
Don't lean on your shoulders or sleep on your side.
Don't sleep with your elbow wrapped round your pillow.
Don't sleep with your elbow higher than your shoulder.
I think that leaves us sleeping on our back with our hands at our side.
Sleep on one side, face on back of hand and elbow pointed at bed headboard
=vs=
Sleep on one side, lying atop arm
=vs=
Sleep flat on back
Any studies done on the effects of sleep posture ?
NK French:
I love your avatar too! I also want to know which of your 4 sets of fins are your favorite shoulder savers.;)
I looked on the internet yesterday on the sleep position issue because I have been curious about that as well. I didn't really see any studies, just anecdotal evidence and advice from PTs or docs. They said:
Don't sleep on your stomach. It twists the neck, which sends pain elsewhere.
Don't lean on your shoulders or sleep on your side.
Don't sleep with your elbow wrapped round your pillow.
Don't sleep with your elbow higher than your shoulder.
I think that leaves us sleeping on our back with our hands at our side.
