Trapped Nerve in Neck/Shoulder/Arm

[migrantwing]

It's just come on, no injury that I can recall (rather surprisingly for me). I think part of it might be how I sleep (exactly how you shouldn't). It's been clunky for a while but it's never been so bad.

I think the way I sleep has been some, if not all of my problem, too. I'm guessing you sleep on your side?

 

[vickster]

Yeah, with my arms bent

 

[migrantwing]

Yep! Guilty as charged!

Try a small pillow or towel between your knees to help align the spine when sleeping. It's what I did last night and, as I mentioned earlier, today is not so bad for pain and discomfort.

 

[ayceejay]

The last time I suggested this I was accused of being a pervert but try sleeping with a pillow between your knees and see if this helps.

 

[vickster]

Yep! Guilty as charged!

Try a small pillow or towel between your knees to help align the spine when sleeping. It's what I did last night and, as I mentioned earlier, today is not so bad for pain and discomfort.

I've done that for knee issues. I think it really is because I sleep with my arm bent and sort of under me...and cos I'm asleep I don't know I'm doing it. Despite being nagged by the physio to stop! And I always seem to wake up lying on that side

Hopefully the specialist can provide a solution, other than changing 40 odd years of sleeping habits!

 

[migrantwing]

I've done that for knee issues. I think it really is because I sleep with my arm bent and sort of under me...and cos I'm asleep I don't know I'm doing it. Despite being nagged by the physio to stop! And I always seem to wake up lying on that side

Hopefully the specialist can provide a solution, other than changing 40 odd years of sleeping habits!

I'm the same with waking up in a certain position, too, even when I'm trying to rectify it and am conscious of the fact. Let's hope your visit on Wednesday helps, if not, I won't be far behind you in the line to the scrap heap. Lol!

 

[migrantwing]

Not a lot can be said for trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I've never owned a car, so have either cycled, walked or used public transport all of my life, I've given up on dairy products and cut down a lot regards eating meat. I am trying to stop smoking and also want to take up Tai Chi. I feel worse than ever lately

 

[migrantwing]

The last time I suggested this I was accused of being a pervert but try sleeping with a pillow between your knees and see if this helps.

 

[migrantwing]

How did your trip to the specialist go, @vickster? Well, I hope!

 

[vickster]

I've got biceps tendinitis caused by poor posture probably, possibly exacerbated by cycling. Back to physio

 

[migrantwing]

I've got biceps tendinitis caused by poor posture probably, possibly exacerbated by cycling. Back to physio

That sucks. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[derrick]

I was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder about a year ago, After a few months of no improvement i ended up having x rays and a scan, turns out i have arthritis in my shoulder, am having to learn to live with it, As you say lying in bed is the worst, if i roll over onto my left shoulder i am awoken with the pain,At 63 years old i do expect a few aches and pains, but i don't let it stop me doing anything, Rule 5.

 

[RitchieJoe]

I have the same issue, I have a herniated disc at c5/c6.... best pain killer I've had for it is a Ice. Any stiffness in the neck?

 

[migrantwing]

Off to the quacks today at 3pm...see what he says. The shoulder pain is usually only when I'm in bed or when I wake up. For the majority of the day it's mainly the sharp, stabbing pain down my arm that gives me the grief.

Tried Movelat gel and some Deep Freeze gel. Neither seem to help.

 

[vickster]

Hope you get some answers.

I had a fearsome physio session yesterday, battered and bruised from about 15 acupuncture needles! My shoulder is misaligned. Long haul of physio and exercises ahead it seems . Biceps tendinitis and suspected coracoid impingement secondary to crap posture. Road biking not helpful either