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Sleeping in recliner is much easier and much less aches and soreness cor me the next day

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thomas14224
thomas14224

Went from recliner to the bed with pillow between my legs and it has caused much more aches and soreness for me the next day..Mostly near and around the hip incision area..assuming this is normal..going back to my recliner tonight. Thoughts?

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  • Ducksoup
    Ducksoup thomas14224

    Posted

    You may just be suffering from fixed position differences.
  • steve86482
    steve86482 thomas14224

    Posted

    I spent a lot of nights the first month in a recliner. It will get better
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK thomas14224

    Posted

    My recliner was wonderful, but you do need to keep moving, otherwise stiffness sets in.

    Get up occasionally, make a cup of tea or coffee, "every little helps".

  • diannesk
    diannesk thomas14224

    Posted

    I slept in the recliner for 2 weeks after surgery. Even after I slept in the bed (on my back) after that, when I'd wake up at 6 AM (bathroom needed), I'd go to the recliner to get more sleep. Sometimes when sleeping on my back I'd wake up with achy neck and shoulder so would get up and go the recliner.

    Most important is comfort and getting important, needed sleep.

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