Rotator Cuff injuries and hammocks??

[twodogs77]

Anyone find hammock camping an issue with rotor cuff injuries? I can no longer sleep the ground comfortably even with the cushiest padding? I have several hammocks but have not used them since the injuries. Just wondering?? (Modified Hennessy and a Speers)

[grannypat]

Try it and let us know how it works. It's only pain, right?

[Pedal]

No personal experience with that one. However many with some back problems have reported some relief.

I would think the getting settled in and out again would be the sore time. The question is would you be placing pressure on the shoulder when laying down.

Good Luck and keep the hammock world posted.

[southmark]

I found that my hammock was the only way that I could get a good nights sleep before and after my rotator cuff.

[old4hats]

Shoulder pain is what put me in a hammock every night. Since I began sleeping in my hammock, no more shoulder pain.

[IRONFISH45]

I have had three shoulder surgeries, the first just about killed me, worst pain ever and it lasted for over 18 months, the pain was worse than giving birth, and there was no reward at the end. Fifteen years later I had the right shoulder repaired, I fell and dislocated it about two months after the repair, so I had a second repair. Piece of cake on the last two surgeries.

I tore everything holding my shoulders together loose. The problem for me was getting in and out of the hammock without dislocating my shoulders. I bought a Hennessy original, I never adapted to the bottom opening. I now have learned to use a smaller hammock, because they are easier to get in and out of without putting strain on my shoulders (they will still dislocate). If my shoulders bother me in the night depends on the hammock and if my shoulders become chilled. Any kind of chill or cold is extremely painful.

I love sleeping in my hammocks, much better than the ground, however, I have to have everything set up in a certain way to avoid pain, getting up in the night is tricky, because I have to be very careful of my shoulders, I can not reach out to the side to pull myself up or out.

Just for what it is worth, having your shoulders dislocate or tearing your rotator cuff further while laying down is a major pain. Most of the time someone has to help you get out of the hammock, your bed or wherever you are, very embarrassing and painful, I was tempted to just have the bottom of my hammock cut open, but then I would have fallen on the ground, which would not have helped me get to a standing position. LOL

[craige]

My right shoulder is pretty bad, doc is not sure what is wrong with it (although he guessed ligaments and rotator cuff). I can't really lift anything heavy anymore unless its straight above my head or leave my shoulder out of its natural resting position for very long without a lot of pain. I have ZERO issues sleeping in a hammock.

[inspectorguy]

I was good to go in mine until after the surgery, then I had to quit for a while...

[mbiraman]

I'm having Rotator cuff issues and i'm better in the hammock than my bed. Just as a side note. I cracked a rib a few months ago and couldn't get out of my bed but i was fine getting in and out of the hammock.

[Callahan]

Just had a major shoulder surgery this winter and my Ridgerunner saved my bacon, couldn't lie down in a bed for nearly two months! Have to head back for a second procedure and my hammock will be setup and ready for me when I get home! I put a small camping pillow between my arm and body, especially while having to wear a sling...made a huge difference. Found it really easy to roll out of my bridge in the morning, and because I could actually sleep on my back in the bridge, I wouldn't roll over onto my arm and hurt myself in my sleep.

Best of luck to you, hope you heal up!

Cheers