Does anyone suffer from rotary cuff need advice

happyfella

Hi, i suffer from chronic pain. It is similary to rotary cuff. What I am trying to find out if anyone else needs support when sitting on a sofa. When I sit on a sofa I get no support on my shoulder and arm. I have tried many things and they do not work. Sitting on a sofa causing me a great deal of pain and I am trying to find out if anyone has found a solution of getting support while seating down

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @happyfella

I am so sorry to hear that it is causing you pain. Can I ask, what have you tried already? 

happyfella

pillows behind my arm and neck,

Lottie1732

Hi @happyfella

How about one of these.  https://www.fruugo.co.uk/reading-pillow-backrest-pillowback-rest-pillow-for-sitting-in-bedlarge-adult-backrest-with-armsside-pockets-detachable-neck-roll-for-readingwatc/p-254108767-551644582?language=en

I did a search for a batwing cushion.  Quite a lot that came up in the search look a bit ropey, but this looks more substantial. I've been looking for something for use with my sofa so I might research it a bit more. 

chiarieds

Hi @happyfella - when you say it's similar to a rotator cuff injury I wonder if you have a diagnosis. Has your GP/specialist referred you for physiotherapy to determine the cause of your problems, & perhaps some exercises that may help?

WhatThe

Rotator cuff injury? I tripped and landed on outstretched arms last year and it's not nice (I trip over a lot). Mine hurts the most when I'm in bed trying to fall asleep.

Heat from a hot water bottle helps as do little stretches to your wrist, fingers and elbow.    
Keeping your elbow close to the body when lifting or carrying reduces the strain on your shoulder too.

happyfella

chiarieds said:

Hi @happyfella - when you say it's similar to a rotator cuff injury I wonder if you have a diagnosis. Has your GP/specialist referred you for physiotherapy to determine the cause of your problems, & perhaps some exercises that may help?

It is similar to a rotary cuff but worse. I have two have injections twice a year to try and deal with it. They cannot operate. But my question is, i need to know what people use to try and be comfortable on their sofa

happyfella

WhatThe said:

Rotator cuff injury? I tripped and landed on outstretched arms last year and it's not nice (I trip over a lot). Mine hurts the most when I'm in bed trying to fall asleep.

Heat from a hot water bottle helps as do little stretches to your wrist, fingers and elbow.    
Keeping your elbow close to the body when lifting or carrying reduces the strain on your shoulder too.

I fall a lot. I have no muscle in my arm or shoulder. I am not aloud to life anything heavier than a can of pop due to the pain. I use hot water bottles and those things that you put in a microwave. My biggest problem is when i am sitting on the couch. It causes so much pain as there is a huge gap between my shoulder and the couch, which means there is no support. So, when i am in a lot of pain, the pain increases because there is no support for my shoulder.

WhatThe

Oww that does sound bad. Have you tried firm memory foam?

The Foam Cushion Store sells foam cushions in various foam densities and shapes (also custom-made).
Ikea looks to have a good range of shapes, sizes and densities too.