Wedge pillows, recliners and recovery pillows compared, plus what to buy before shoulder surgery and paying with HSA or FSA.
Get ready before surgery day The week before shoulder surgery is the time to set up your home. You’ll have one arm for several weeks, and sleep is usually the hardest part. Here’s what patients say they were glad to have, starting with how you’ll sleep. 1. A way to sleep that isn’t a recliner […]
Two different ways to sleep MedCline and Restore You are both built for people whose shoulder keeps them up at night, but they position you differently. MedCline’s shoulder system is made for side sleeping, with your arm resting through an opening in a body pillow. Restore You is made for sleeping on your back after […]
What the Research Actually Says About Elevation, Positioning, and Better Breathing at Night If you’ve been told you have sleep apnea, or you suspect you do based on how exhausted you feel despite a full night in bed, you’ve probably come across the idea of an apnea pillow somewhere in your research. The pitch is […]
Why the Recliner You Are Sleeping in Might Be Working Against Your Recovery Your surgeon told you to sleep elevated for the next several weeks. So you set up a recliner, figuring you’d tough it out. Three nights in, you’re exhausted, your neck aches, your lower back is stiff, and you’re stringing together maybe two […]
What to look for in a pillow after shoulder surgery Three things matter after shoulder surgery: your back raised to the angle your surgeon wants, your operated arm supported away from your body, and a setup that stays put so you don’t roll onto your shoulder at 2 a.m. Most pillows, including wedge pillows, do […]
Yes! Here’s How to Use Your Pre-Tax Dollars on a Faster Recovery If you’re weighing whether to buy The Restore You Therapeutic Support before surgery, here’s the short answer: yes, in most cases, it qualifies for FSA and HSA reimbursement. Restore You is classified as Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for post-surgical recovery, which places it […]
Here’s Why Elevation, Angle, and Sleep Position Are More Important Than You Think If nighttime heartburn keeps waking you up, you’ve probably already searched for a pillow for acid reflux and found dozens of foam wedges that all look identical. Most people assume any wedge will do the job. In practice, the angle, the shape, […]
The short answer A 30 to 45 degree wedge is the cheapest way to sleep propped up after shoulder surgery, and it helps with swelling. What it can’t do is hold your arm. If you want your arm supported and kept still all night in your own bed, look at a support that cradles the […]
