A Wedge Pillow After Shoulder Surgery: How to Sleep

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A wedge pillow after shoulder surgery helps you sleep. Let’s face it, recovering from any type of shoulder surgery is no small feat, and sleep in an essential component of your recovery. Without sleep, your healing could be delayed. Why sleep is essential after surgery Sleep is a necessary part of healing. When we sleep, our brain enters repair mode. We may be resting, but our brain is releasing hormones that promote healing and tissue repair. It tells our body to fix blood vessels and rebuild any damaged muscles. Our brain also directs our body to replenish white blood cells so we are able to fight off infection and other organisms that may be hindering our healing. Without sleep, these processes get disrupted. How to use a wedge pillow after shoulder surgery Immediately after any shoulder surgery, sleeping is painful