shoulder pain relief while sleeping - #12998
I am really struggling with shoulder pain relief while sleeping and honestly, it's making me miserable. Like, for the past month, I can't seem to find a comfortable position. I usually sleep on my side, but everything from my shoulder to my neck just aches. I even tried hugging a pillow, or using a different mattress, but it’s all so frustrating! I don't have any injuries, but the pain gets worse when I wake up, and I feel like a total zombie during the day. I had a friend suggest stretching before bed, but I’m not sure if that’s the answer. I also tried some over-the-counter pain relief stuff which didn’t really help much... just took the edge off. Should I be looking into physical therapy or something more serious? I'm worried I’m just going to have to deal with shoulder pain relief while sleeping for the rest of my life. Has anyone else been there and found a solution that works? What about different pillows or sleeping postures? Ugh, I just want good sleep again and not wake up feeling like I've been tackled by a football team! Any suggestions would seriously mean lots to me!
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