pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Nov 19, 2009 7:14 PM
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what is wrong with the bed if  i am getting pain between the shoulder blades    iam side sleeper  on sealy mattress  with  to much dense foam  not plush foam  got it 2 yrs ago 
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #2 Nov 20, 2009 6:41 PM
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tony wrote:
what is wrong with the bed if  i am getting pain between the shoulder blades    iam side sleeper  on sealy mattress  with  to much dense foam  not plush foam  got it 2 yrs ago 

Probably too much foam and/or too much old foam and certainly cheap foam that isn't giving you enough support.
Check this out:
http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/mattress-surgery-performing-foam-ectomy-my-englander-mattress-w-photos/6161-A-1.html

and

http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/dissecting-my-sealy-fenway-mattress-bought-costco-4-years-ago-lousy-soft-foam-inside/1954-1-1.html
This message was modified Nov 20, 2009 by jimsocal
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #3 Nov 23, 2009 1:04 AM
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Sounds to me that the foam is too firm at his shoulders and they are getting scrunched all night.  Try a taller pillow and a polyfill topper(down-type).  Adds softness without hurting the hips.
JMO
Kait
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #4 Nov 24, 2009 8:40 AM
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yes it is a sealy  and when you press down on it with you hand you can feel this top layer of foam that has no give to it almost plastic like and the layers under it  have give  
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #5 Nov 24, 2009 11:41 AM
If you are looking for a good night's sleep, proper sleep posture is everything. Your mattress should help you obtain the proper posture for your position.
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Pain in the middle of the shoulder blades is usually caused by someone sleeping on their stomach but holding their torso up with one arm to allow them to breathe.
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #6 Nov 24, 2009 4:25 PM
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Batman wrote:
Pain in the middle of the shoulder blades is usually caused by someone sleeping on their stomach but holding their torso up with one arm to allow them to breathe.

Batman, your signature interests me.
If you know something about proper posture when sleeping maybe you can give me some advice [Sorry for the thread hijacking, here!] What suggestions can you make for a side sleeper? I have heard that putting a roll around my midsection is a good idea but I've tried tyng a towel around me there and it always slips during the night and ends up CAUSING pain. I've also heard of putting a cushion between my legs above the knee but this also just tends to slip and not last during the night. I'd appreciate any pointers you may have. I have TRIED sleeping on my back but I just cannot do it. If I fall asleep that way, within minutes I am back on my side! And most specifically my right side. I don't sleep well on my left side, either!
Re: pain in the middle of shoulder blades whats causes it
Reply #7 Nov 25, 2009 10:15 AM
If you are looking for a good night's sleep, proper sleep posture is everything. Your mattress should help you obtain the proper posture for your position.
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jimsocal wrote:
Batman, your signature interests me.
If you know something about proper posture when sleeping maybe you can give me some advice [Sorry for the thread hijacking, here!] What suggestions can you make for a side sleeper? I have heard that putting a roll around my midsection is a good idea but I've tried tyng a towel around me there and it always slips during the night and ends up CAUSING pain. I've also heard of putting a cushion between my legs above the knee but this also just tends to slip and not last during the night. I'd appreciate any pointers you may have. I have TRIED sleeping on my back but I just cannot do it. If I fall asleep that way, within minutes I am back on my side! And most specifically my right side. I don't sleep well on my left side, either!


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