How to Sleep in a Recliner | Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Acid Reflux, Abdominal Surgery

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This video will provide information on how to modify positioning in a recliner to optimize sleep. For many a recliner is the most comfortable and easiest sleep option whether it be for a recovery from shoulder or knee surgery, chronic acid reflux or personal preference. The goal of this video is to prevent injury or permanent postural changes to the spine and other joints from prolonged recliner sleep.
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@mikeweible916 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I also want to compliment you on your language and diction. No "buzz words" and no "ah's and uh's" is such a breath of fresh air. Thanks again.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@spacep0d Жыл бұрын

And no fry tones or creakiness (for the most part).

@kayekaye251 Жыл бұрын

Really - she did a great job! I have rarely seen a video or speech without a lot of "uh's".

@miryamamar5442 Жыл бұрын

YES! BRAVO!

@CatherineSunnysideJournals Жыл бұрын

I agree. And you use clear BASIC everyday words. My elderly parents would have a difficult time with medical specialists because those people would use "university level" medical lingo that went right over my parents' heads and eventually my parents would just zone out from their instructions.

@kalinystazvoruna8702 Жыл бұрын

I sleep almost daily in a recliner when I take naps. While I do support my head and my back, I found the best way is to get myself comfortable, cover myself in a blanket, then have my cat come and make herself comfortable in my lap. (The cat's the most important part.) We both sleep very well! 😸

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Pets make everything better 😍

@kalinystazvoruna8702 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT Yes, indeed. This one's whining for food... again!

@kennyh5083 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT Due to spine issues/surgery, etc. I suffer from back/neck/shoulder pain and from my study it seems a hammock is the best solution! Countless millions have verified that hammocks are best for easing back pains and even leg pains! And many retired men (with severe back pain issues) pestered by their wives to do some travelling bought RV's and then discovered that Hammocks relieved their sleeping issues due to chronic back pain issues! And those in tropics who are familiar with Hammocks also state the very same thing!

@m1cajah Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried hammocks many times and find it impossible to sleep more than an hour before I am in agony with lower back pain. But recliners…now they’re the ticket! Bodies are weird.

@kalinystazvoruna8702 Жыл бұрын

@@m1cajah Same here. I can't sleep in a hammock, but a friend who routinely camps and hikes says that's the only way he can sleep outdoors. I suppose each has to find the most comfortable way to sleep.

@rayedwards9428 Жыл бұрын

As a retired orthopedic nurse, I find your explanations about proper movement and suggestions, following major ortho surgeries, concise, and very easy to understand. What a great help you provide to all patients! Carole

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot ❤️

@sheilaghgiddings4413 Жыл бұрын

These videos should be mandatory watching for patients and carers. I had a stroke and stumbled on you content. I have had enormous benefits from watching you. My physio’s and OC have not covered many things you share. Thank you so much!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@dirks4093 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I can offer two additional things I did after I once had abdominal surgery: (1) I tied a hiking rope to something secure like a door handle across the room and directly in front of the recliner and I used my arm strength, rather than mid-section muscles to grab hold of the rope and pull myself up to a standing position, otherwise I found it almost impossible to sit up out of the chair without feeling I was putting stress on my stitches/injured area, or having to ask for help to pull me up. (2) Second thing I did was I took an extender tube from a vacuum cleaner attachment and slid it over the handle of the recliner so that it added a much taller and easier to leverage handle to raise the recliner to the upright position without having to otherwise bend sideways to reach down for the lever.

@elizabethdekalb 4 ай бұрын

Great suggestions! Thank you!

@lilarosedavis6971 3 ай бұрын

Yes! I don't have a vac extender the right circumference so I got a piece of viny piping at hardware store. So easy now, allows me to use my manual recliner.

@lindastansbury2067 Жыл бұрын

I've slept in a recliner for 16 years, always making sure my recliner is very well padded and comfortable. I've always kept a thin pillow behind me but the travel pillow idea sounds much more comfortable. I've never thought to add pillows to support my arms but it's easy to see how much better it would be. I wasn't aware of the lumbar support idea either. My recliner has great padding under my legs so I don't need to add support there. Maybe not using these tips is why I've never slept longer than 4 hours in many years. I'll be buying a travel pillow, a couple of pillows for my arms and using a rolled towel for my lower back and look forward to sleeping better for a longer period of time. Thank you so much for this video.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and best of luck on some restful sleep!

@lonestar1637 Жыл бұрын

I am 62, and have slept in a recliner in our bedroom for the past 3 years due to extensive and repeated shoulder surgeries, and probably always will.I am very happy doing so as it makes me feel very secure and comfortable.

@sunnystormy4973 Жыл бұрын

-wish i could sleep-

@magetaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good setup, I should try sleeping in my chair more often.

@janetd4862 Жыл бұрын

Good tips! When I recovered from an abdominal surgery with a along incision, I could NOT lie flat without pain. I slept in my recliner for at least six weeks. I found it helpful to throw a bed sheet over the chair at night. Since I also spent much of my day in the same spot, the cool, clean bed sheet told my brain it was nighttime and time for sleep. In the morning, I removed it. Somehow, that really helped me.

@kathylgoedert Жыл бұрын

All that in place, you suddenly have to pee.😉

@susanturner1171 Жыл бұрын

I have really bad scoliosis and I've slept in my recliner for probably 5 years now and I really appreciate all your tips. I do have a small pillow at the base of my back and that really does relieve any pressure. I will definitely try your other tips.

@bigoldgrizzly Жыл бұрын

I have had to sleep in a recliner for nearly 20 years now and it took me a couple of years of 'learning the hard way' to get it right. Before I watched this video, I scribbled out a list of the things I would like to see covered .... and you nailed just about everything ! I can only tolerate about an hour laid back as far as you demonstrate, then I have to come up to a sitting position with feet down. In this position, a cushion under the feet is a must and I strongly recommend elasticated knee high surgical stockings to combat oedema [fluid build up]. Giving raised support for the elbows takes a large proportion of the weight of your arms off the load carried by your shoulders, lower back and bum. The built in pillow of the chair is plenty soft enough and the addition of neck support is essential, but this does little to stop your head flopping sideways in sleep.... and the resultant stiff necks. I got myself a loosely filled down pillow which I hold at either side in the centre, and shake down the contents into two separate 'wings'. I then put in a half turn twist at the centre to turn it into a 'bow tie' shape, the centre of which then goes behind the neck, leaving the 'wings' to give sideways support to the head. My daughter-in-law kindly made me a similar item that simplified things by incorporating just the right amount of support for the back of the neck. I am probably still the only patient at the local hospital to have spent weeks on the intensive care ward .... in a reclining chair ;-) May God bless the wise and kind nurse who actually listened to my tortured screams and fought her bosses to make this possible .... Cathy, I love you still !

@janetm356 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent. OT work is so undervalued (I am a nurse working with elders). I sometimes sleep in my lift recliner when my senior pup can't do the stairs; I know I will be way more comfortable sleeping (and waking up) after trying these strategies. Thank you!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! What a sweet reason to sleep in a recliner :)

@alannatodd7183 Жыл бұрын

Great video, clear, precise and simple. The only thing I would add is a visual of you with all supports in place.

@debbiehuffman913 Жыл бұрын

This video is complete truth. Unfortunately if you move or get up for any reason to use bathroom get a drink ect you have to get all set up again pillows towels blankets it's a job.

@peterthorne907 2 ай бұрын

I agree with you, too much having to set everything up again😮

@rosemary288 2 ай бұрын

I wonder if it’s possible to hand craft a customized one complete unit that meets all your needs. I would stitch Velcro to a long side of a washable throw blanket, to attach multiple aids , being able to customize placement of them. I don’t know if “sheets” of Velcro is available .. but multiple strips in the target areas (neck, lumbar, knees, etc) should work. You want enough Velcro to keep those attachments firmly planted where you most need them, with slight adjustments possible. Rolled towels could be stitched into permanent rolls, or covers made out of “good” portions of worn sheets and pillow cases. Velcro attached to covers. Everything needs to be washable - turn Velcro side inside out for washing, or what I’ve done for open Velcro, is wash it inside a large pillow case. Otherwise lint builds up in the Velcro, and it doesn’t stick as well. Just an idea. Maybe attaching ties to the throw blanket and (custom sized) pillowcases is a better way to go. I have one use the bathroom multiple times during the day and several times at night. Still using my bed, where I anchor my blankets and top sheet on the wall side, held in place by good tucking and wall placement, that lasts between clean sheet changes. For this purpose, my top sheet is one size larger than my bottom sheet. To get up easily (without waking up fully), I throw my covers off, toward the wall side, in one unit. I use a pillow btw my knees because I side sleep, and it eases strain on my hips and lower back. I remove the knee pillow, use the bathroom with dim white Christmas lights, and upon return to my bed, replace my knee pillow, adjust my small pliable neck pillow to fill the gap between my head and shoulders, pull the covers back over me in one unit, and I sleep till my bladder fills again. Usually three to four hours, adding up to 8 or more hours of sleep per night. So something needs to be done built in a similar way for recliners. Having to recover and adjust so many pieces of pillows and towels, would drive me nuts and cause insomnia by having to use cognitive brain processes for the placement of so many items in the middle of an otherwise perfect sleep position …

@gimpygardner3377 Жыл бұрын

I've slept in a recliner for over 15 years due to back and shoulder issues. My recliner has lumbar support and an adjustable head rest. I start the night with the chair 3/4 back, then during the night, I move it all the way back. This position change helps my back. My main problem is when my back hurts, I ride up on the arm rests with my elbows, that makes my shoulders hurt. I'm going to try the pillow trick.

@debbieellis5074 Жыл бұрын

Great info. And comments were very helpful and friendly. Glad I found you. I had hip replacement and turned out great, but at first lots of pain getting in and out of bed at hospital. So slept in recliner. Came home and my sons had bought me a recliner for comfort and now I'm not in pain, but stayed in recliner. I was feeling guilty until I read the comments. Thanks.

@dahlyiadubonnet Жыл бұрын

OMG thank you for this video! I found all your hints so incredibly helpful. You explained things so clearly as well. Thank you!!! 💖💖💖

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@dyutibaxi4416 Жыл бұрын

I had my hip replaced few years ago. Coming home from the hospital, I couldn’t climb the stairs to go to bed at night. I found new appreciation of my reclining chair, it was very comfortable.

@siduri03rob Жыл бұрын

Great video & information. I’ve slept in a recliner for a couple years and have learned each of your points the hard way! One thing I’ve recently done is add a fitted chair cover that I can wash easily. I have MS and no longer walk. Started using a home-hospital bed that I could lower way down but still had to set up a pulley system to get my legs on. Trouble is I was not able to arrange my legs very well after I got them on the bed. I bought an electric recliner and found that very easy to transfer into and with all the positions it allowed, and the pillow adjustments I can lay it back and get my constantly swollen feet/legs above my heart. It is also easy to adjust my position to get more comfortable if necessary, and it is very easy to get out of. I’m 68, live alone, and was recently given a lift for my house. When I get it installed I’ll be able to move my recliner upstairs where my closet and private bathroom are and will continue to snuggle into my comfy recliner. 🥱 😴

@tomros7373 Жыл бұрын

Great video I have slept in a recliner for the last 13 years since my bypass surgery and through one hip replacement and wish I could of seen it long ago. All your hip video are great and much appreciated. I am a 75 year old male and do get up through the night and will use your tips for my hip surgery next month Thanks again tom 😊😊

@milliehundley2048 Жыл бұрын

This is great! I am having hip replacement surgery in four days. My bed is a high bed so I will be sleeping in my recliner for a while. This was so helpful. I have watched many of your videos. They have helped to put me more at ease about the surgery. Thank you for all you do.

@rey-yac Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I had surgery on my neck and had to sleep in my recliner for the first month. I'm glad to see that I did most of what you sugessted. I have knee surgeries in my future where I figured I'd have to sleep in a recliner to start.

@tjbohanan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I was in a MVA back in April. The accident caused some severe shoulder pain, which turned out to be a torn rotator cuff. Surgery will be happening soon. I’ve never experienced shoulder pain before. Trying to figure out how to sleep in my recliner for 6 weeks post op. I truly appreciate all the time and effort you put into this video!

@joemurray2288 Жыл бұрын

What are great job. So thorough and attention to every little detail

@karenturner7698 9 ай бұрын

I just watched this video a couple weeks ago and it was a God send. I was trying to sleep in my bed w/ cracked ribs and the pain was excruciating. When I moved to the recliner, I finally could rest and start healing. Thank you so much.

@nelsonv741 Жыл бұрын

I am 70. Been sleeping on my Lazy Boy chair for 4 years now. I never sleep anywhere else. It was the perfect place during my Covid and Long Covid illness. Never ever going back to a bed. Liked all your recommendations.

@user-ox5cc1hj1y Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the brand: Good recliners are so expensive it helps to have information about which works best for someone. A fully reclining chair is available at medical supply stores that sell walkers, wheel chairs and other assistive devices. $$$$$

@MM-dv9hp Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Making this video is one of the BEST acts of kindness.😢😊❤

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So glad it was helpful!

@johnstrapason5936 Жыл бұрын

I have been sleeping in a 160 degree recliner for about 4 years, due to not being able to sleep horizontally for reasons of GERD and lower back pain. I think my recliner must have been designed well, as it is VERY comfortable. I do agree about the neck support and lumbar support. I was never able to find a bed mattress that provided comfort. Tried wedges, knee pillows, etc. I agree that if one uses a recliner long term to keep in mind the neck and lumbar signals your body may be sending. Thanks for such thorough and well presented videos. Long live recliners!!!

@dalet9207 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info. My son has both legs in straight plaster cast (has acl surgery on both following accident.). Legs are STRAIGHT for two more weeks then to brace/castes. These little inputs will surely help this rehab time. Wish I’d seen before the passed month!

@donb7113 Жыл бұрын

I’m about to have my third shoulder operation so I’m quite familiar with sleeping in a recliner. You hit every point but one. I’m 6’1” and my feet extend beyond the foot rest. The point you made about the heel support is exactly what I do to support my feet by placing a thin pillow under my calves and heels.

@careycraig4360 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Very Helpfull. I have been sleeping on a Recliner for many years now since I had Back Surgery, in my case I had to have disk L5/S1 removed. I encountered all the problems you have pointed out in your video. it was trial and error that finally resulted in a good nights sleep that did not cause more damage. Your video is the first that I have come across to address sleeping on a Recliner. I do THANK YOU for taking the time to make this information available on the internet, as Back Troubles are so Very Common these days. I will in my case soon be looking for a replacement Recliner as mine is getting quite old at this point and although I have it fixed up to suit my personal situation there are better more comfortable models being made. I think the ELECTRIC RECLINERS are much better than the non-electric models when it comes to those like myself that have to sleep on them on a regular basis.

@mrbear3579 Жыл бұрын

About six years ago I had acute edema problems. After spending six weeks between the hospital and therapy center, I was allowed to come home. My doctor then told me to abandon my flatbed and get either a hospital bed, adjustable bed, or a recliner. I opted for a power recliner with lift ever since that time. I will never sleep anywhere but my chair for the rest of my days. It is so comfortable and elevates my feet as needed. I heartily concur with your video instructions and appreciate them.

@bsteven885 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I stumbled onto this video. With my sleep apnea, my length and quality of sleep is better since I started using the recliner, but I tend to have pain in my tailbone. Thanks for explaining in plain language how to make the recliner more body-friendly.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@theprior46 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction that was especially interesting as I have a bed that does what this recliner does and all of that advice is so well researched. My only problem with trying to sleep with forearms across a cushion is it can cause you to wake up with numb hands and 'pins and needles' through the blood supply not reaching your hands. I have to then dangle my arms down at the sides to stop the sensation. After 20 weeks in hospita during 2014 following serious injury - 15 of them constantly on my back I learned the details shown here the hard way, avoiding pressure sores etc. But I do think the advice here is extremely good and professional too.

@rhondamorgan8722 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It will help me correct the problems I have been having.

@harmonymerideth1455 Жыл бұрын

This video is a LIFE SAVER! As someone with Hyper-mobility Type Ehlers Danlos , a spinal fusion plus a bunch more. Sleeping in my recliner is best for me but feel some of these negative things happening!! So glad I found your video

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

@mymai5859 Жыл бұрын

Wow this was helpful. Am getting a recliner for my elderly mum & needed to make sure her posture would be OK. Cheers💐

@justalurkr Жыл бұрын

I've been using a travel pillow, but have let my legs and back fend for themselves! Lots of good information here, thanks.

@carolinescholes3937 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant video thank you so much I am having a knee operation in two weeks so I will be watching again for more tips.

@marcmelvin3010 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, that was a lot of useful information, and just what I needed.

@randycox3522 Жыл бұрын

I lived in mine for 3 weeks after prostate surgery. Had I known I would have purchased a bigger better one but it was a life-saver.

@jlkhawaii8542 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. I have been sleeping in a recliner for years but wasn't sure of the kind of support that was necessary. I am going to try this tonight. Thanks again.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any questions!

@raymondmiller5098 2 ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful !

@Daddy007111 Жыл бұрын

You give a lot of great info. Thank you. Glad I found your videos

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@dragoti1122 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for all of the great advice!! Having surgery very soon.

@janicespears8054 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is helpful. I've been forced due to cardiac concerns to sleep in a power recliner, and you are right about the pressure areas, esp the heels. My recliner, while expensive, has very little padding on the lower leg area. I ended up making my own extra padding (pillow and a velcro strap to hold it on.) I tried a commercial leg cushion with poor results, a regular thick 2" chair cushion used to cover a kitchen chair works well.

@annehamilton8977 Жыл бұрын

I've been sleeping in a recliner for some time now. When I first started, I would wake up with a sore neck every morning and then one day, it just stopped hurting. I put it down to my neck getting used to a different position. I'm not sure whether I'll sleep forever in a recliner, but watching your video has given me healthier options to how I'm currently doing it. I've had a few operations over the years and for future ones, would seriously consider recovery in a recliner, they are much easier to get in and out of than a bed. Thank you for doing the video.

@jasonedwards7099 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I have had two rib plating surgeries for injuries I got in the Army that got worse, and it’s been a nightmare to sit down and not hurt it. Great video pretty lady!!

@BostonSteve922 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful advice last month. I had knee replacement surgery.

@kathleenmcclatchey8788 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! In two weeks I am going to have a reverse shoulder replacement and your videos are terrific to help me get prepared to have my recovery time as productive and comfortable as possible. Thank you so much for making and posting your videos! I love how you not only explain what to do but also why it is important. Clear, concise, and very very helpful. You also are so matter-of-fact about it that it feels very do-able, rather than overwhelming.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad to help!

@marinashear3818 Жыл бұрын

How did your surgery go? And is your healing going well? I just had my right shoulder done (almost 7 weeks ago), and I am surprised that my pain recovering has been minimal. Best wishes for using your new shoulder freely and pain free!

@joykennedyhughes6269 Жыл бұрын

Good information. Thanks. Hope to see your videos again. Great advice for the senior population.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CFW1 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! I have EDS and often find I'm uncomfortable sitting in my recliner for longer periods of time. Supporting the areas you talked about will be helpful. Thank you.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@micacascarano3071 Жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestions! Thank you.

@grindingdeviance1864 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful information, thanks for sharing. The video itself is good for inducing a restful mindset too. :)

@susanthompson9931 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - very helpful. I often spend part of the night in my recliner - it works well but I've learn some important things in this video. Thanks!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@tinajoyner8147 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, this was exactly what I needed after rotator surgery ❤

@NextYear44 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, I Love this, and great Pointers, that help a lot.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I could help!

@larrypatterson1289 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I have been sleeping in recliner lift chairs for 5 years due to Parkinson Disease and Sleep Apnea. We have not slept that well but the lift feature has been great. Looking forward to trying your recommendations tonight.

@carolfox8999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have Knee replacement surgery in 2 weeks and this has been very helpful.

@LivingJudyStyle Жыл бұрын

I had knee replacement Feb 6, 2nd one is Monday June 5! I've been in my recliner for 4 mths. Best sleep I've had in years! Now the new surgery coming up, I'll be right here in this recliner! ❤️

@annieyue9184 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear and informative presentation! Very useful!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@unclesoapy Ай бұрын

This is good info. Thank you!

@jeanbarton4418 2 ай бұрын

Wish I had seen your excellent video when I had hip surgery, twice, & it would have made my recovery easier.

@wvjmat1 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I came across your video! My husband is his recliner most of the day. He had knee replacement surgery in July and has been complaining of his surgery knee being very stiff and hurting when he stands. He also has severe back pain from a fall off of our back deck 4 years ago where he fractured five ribs near his back. We have tried injections, therapy, massage, pain meds, and lastly acupuncture. Nothing has worked. The acupuncturist said he has curvature of his spine and a scheduled bone density test in a few weeks. I will have him watch your video and make him try all of your tips. Thank you so much for this video.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope he can find some comfort soon!

@RianShafer Жыл бұрын

I just bought an all electric (push buttons) loveseat recliner. It does everything including the lumbar & reclines to put your feet above your heart. It does not have good knee support options but is comfy also our feet actually go past the foot rest, at 6'4" & a foot taller than me, my husband is used to that. If I sit fully back my heels do rest on the foot rest. It's worth the money to have so much comfort especially when you spend a great deal of time using it. We both still use our neck supports even the the head rest adjusts.

@maryw8839 Ай бұрын

Wonderful info. Having hip surgery soon and this prevented a lot of mistakes. 😊

@janetroberts2262 Жыл бұрын

This came up on my utube, I hadn’t searched for anything like it but what a fantastic find. We have a recliner that is 20-25 years old (manual too) and this video is going to enable us to use it more effectively for our current and future needs. ❤

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found the video helpful!

@user-ox5cc1hj1y Жыл бұрын

Mine is that age too and still works fine. Getting harder to reach the lift handle though. Thanks for the suggestion (another commenter) for the vacuum cleaner extender! I have one. It's never been used in about as many years. Finally.

@VelvetAImusic 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I've been sleeping in a recliner now for almost a year and it saved me from so much backpain, relief of the tailbone and anxiety (I get anxiety from sleeping in beds, I don't exactly know why). So many people talk badly about recliner being your long-term solution for sleep... But I always found it better to SLEEP rather than NOT to sleep, or sleep really poorly. It's such a vital part of our daily life and health. Go with whatever works for you, everyone!

@petermccracken2247 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!! I have lower back problems. Sleeping in a horizontal position really hurts my back after 2 hours. So I sleep in a semi-reclined position. Your mention of having the feet higher was extremely helpful. THANK YOU !! Well made video. Great Delivery !!! 😄👍👍👍

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@robinmayerat4705 10 ай бұрын

Great video My tip is to practice before surgery and the confines of a sling. That’s what I did last night so now I will Hager by chair and a very good idea how to position everything. Thank you for the extremely helpful videos. I know it will help reduce pain as much as possible.

@richardvk94 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. I hope it helps me when I try to sleep on my recliner tonight.

@melodieheisler368 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I am facing eye surgery, knee surgery, hernia surgery & possible 2 rotator surgeries over the year. All are excellent ideas & will follow them. Perfect timing for this teaching video.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@debbiemarkwood6445 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found this video before my rotator cuff surgery; thank you!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@lashondahursey6116 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT I just dosed off with a travel pillow I'm on the couch I woke up quick because my neck was not staying in place i felt it moving in all different directions it hurts more now what gives?

@angelabarrow2632 Жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie. How long before you could get back to moving and using your arm

@debbiemarkwood6445 Жыл бұрын

@@angelabarrow2632 I was in a sling for about 6 weeks and then started physical therapy. It took about 8 weeks of PT.

@boomer150 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, you hit many of the points I discovered by trial and error over years. I am overweight to the tune of about 300 lbs, this has given me lower back pain for most of my life. I hate pain killers. I discovered in my 20s most of my pain was in the morning when I woke up, then one night after a night of playing World of Warcraft I fell asleep in my recliner and when I woke up it was the next day, I got up and my back didn't hurt. I started sleeping in my recliner more and more, one modification at a time it got more and more comfortable to sleep and eventually I just got rid of my matrass. Now my back only hurts after strenuous exercise like moving heavy things for several hours. Now at 34 my recliner has become my home, where I work, eat, watch TV and sleep. Somehow I even lost weight. Recliners for life!!!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Glad you found a solution for your pain!

@user-bn3rk9tk8d Жыл бұрын

Very very informative! Thank you.❤

@thenebraskan6977 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the awesome video chock full of great information. You are a remarkable speaker. You would be fantastic on tv or the radio. And you are a great OT!!😃❤

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re so kind! I’m so glad you liked the video ☺️

@joyalall4976 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 all the useful tips! One rrquest- ending with a position showing ALL the aids in use. Take care!

@deborafitzgerald5614 Жыл бұрын

Husband just had ACDF. Your website is truly a valuable resource!!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

So glad to help!

@peterbeau5923 Жыл бұрын

Again, thank you for the videos to prep for post surgery. First night I tried sleeping in the recliner, hated it. I purchased a bed wedge and slept in bed the next night. Much better. YMMV.

@caroleanderson1106 Жыл бұрын

Wished I'd seen this before sleeping in the recliner after sinus surgery. It was most uncomfortable, but neededto use the recliner because when I'd lay in the bed, I couldn't breath. Thank you!

@usaearthling Жыл бұрын

Simple yet practical. My 5 year old twins throw themselves on the recliner like a couple of sloths or penguins and sleep all crazy then complain about soreness. This info is excellent for all walks of life. Thank you for sharing with us.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My kids do the same 😅

@Sunflwrbtch Жыл бұрын

Thank you I have to sleep upright cos of vertigo for 48hours. This helps a lot

@kimbalika Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@chipper841 Жыл бұрын

Quite helpful! Thank you MUCHLY and yes I subscribed.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@mayflower19521 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Such a helpful information It will help lots of people including myself

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@carolragsdale1105 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great info I never even considered. My husband with dementia spends most of his day in his recliner. And over time I've noticed him having increasing difficulty getting up from the recliner and walking. I'll be more aware of supporting those parts of his body from now on. Thanks so much.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m so glad to help!

@lindagittoes1208 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this helpful information.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@KindCreature1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I've been sleeping in my recliner for about 3 years and use a firm foam pad under my legs which help in retracting the foot support as there's little built in foam and it really hurts the backs of my legs without it. It would be nice to get a new recliner designed for sleeping for big guys. Mike

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@Whistlewalk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! I fall asleep in a regular living room chair frequently. It's clearly time to go out and purchase a well designed recliner to protect my body. I found the info about the accumulation of fluid in the knees particularily interesting. I was beginning to think that I might be looking at knee surgery down the lline because of how much knee pain I was experiencing after falling asllep watching TV. And the lower back pain: I figured it was tge chair and how I was sitting, but this video gave me some much needed info about that. Thank you.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@kathybasilico5686 Жыл бұрын

Great,helpful information. Thanks

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@aprilculver4061 4 ай бұрын

It’s nice to know I’m doing something right. I’m going to buy one of the bed ladders. Thank for your knowledge

@BobbiSmithRadford Жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to have my 2nd shoulder surgery on March 31st. I have been sleeping in my recliner since my first shoulder surgery almost 2yrs ago. I wish I had seen this video earlier. I am going to use the pillows under my feet and behind my back. As I've recently had spinal fusion surgery and I have severe pain in my sacral joint. Plus I have CHF so my feet and ankles swell on a daily basis. Thank you for your extremely important videos, they are VERY helpful.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so glad I can help!

@mandimoo87 Жыл бұрын

Great video - would be good to see "and this is what it looks like with everything in place"

@kathieponder7708 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...just had knee surgery and suffering. Very helpful.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you can find some relief!

@nancystroud4088 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information! I had a procedure done on my lower spine a little over two years ago and ever since then, I haven't been able to sleep in our bed! I've been sleeping in the recliner. I have been having some of the same issues you brought out in your video., but didn't know what to do about it. I'm going to try everything you said tonight when I get ready to go to sleep! Thank you for the information! I've also saved the video so I can watch it again!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I wish you a restful nights sleep!

@nancystroud4088 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT Thank you! I hope so. I haven't gotten a good night's sleep since I started sleeping in the recliner---over two years ago!

@rodlappin6147 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. As an RN I often suggest people sleep in a recliner after a surgery or injury to the upper body. I'll now suggest checking out a KZfaq video for the best positions.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bdearing11 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos helped me a lot, thanks very much.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@Mango-wy3gz 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'd love to learn more about how to position myself when I'm bedbound. I'm not always bedbound, so I am able to sleep on my side and sometimes even sit up. But when I'm in bed 24/7, both lying down and sitting up feel like juggling a constellation of pillows to try to suit different positions, and I never quite feel like I've got the support right.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of work! I think many would be surprised about how much effort goes into staying comfortable and preventing injury while bed bound! I will definitely think about a video for this!

@sheilaghgiddings4413 Жыл бұрын

I cannot understand why OT’s or physio’s don’t cover the subject on this channel. They are often crucial to aid self care. The presenter is very good.

@TruthAboveAll08 Жыл бұрын

Do you sew, or have a friend that does? For long-term need, it might benefit to create a recliner 'cover' with the right padding in the right locations...Or maybe portions in one unit.

@LivingJudyStyle Жыл бұрын

I had knee replacement surgery on Feb 6, I could not get comfortable in my bed. I tried for several days but just couldn't. I decided to try my old recliner. Most people wouldnt even keep this old thing. I wanted to get rid of it too, until after surgery I found out its the most comfortable sleeping I've had in years. I've been in this recliner for 4 months, and I've tried going back to my bed many times. I always come back to this old recliner. It lays so far back that I'm almost laying straight out flat... It has the pillow support under my legs. It's just wonderful. I hate I can't sleep in my bed, but I'm so thankful for this old recliner and so glad I kept it! I also bought slip covers for this recliner so it looks great too! It is fake leather that peels, so now it looks and feels so nice! ( 2nd knee replacement is on Monday June 5, so looks like this may be my permanent sleeping spot.😢)

@marinashear3818 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I picked up some pointers that will help me when I make it home to my own recliner (and I am soooo looking forward to it). I just had my right shoulder replaced about 7 weeks ago-will have the left one replaced in a year-and will be mindful of the pillows under my arms to take the pressure off my shoulders and elbows. I am still in a skilled nursing facility because I cannot walk without my walker, and the surgeon is allowing 75% use of my left arm with 25% use of my right if/when I’m up on my walker (very awkward for me at present). Also, since I need both hips replaced and rods & screws in my lower spine (due to spondylolisthesis, L4/L5), when I sleep in my recliner, I place a pillow(s) under my knees to take the pressure off of them to try to prevent the aches that sometimes wake me up at night. As if all this was not enough, I have been dealing with a pressure sore (right buttock) on and off since about 2017. I only wish I had found your channel before my surgery (every CNA and OT has tweaked the fit and/or position of my sling). Thank you for this very helpful video!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! It sounds like you have had plenty of practice recovering and I hope for continued recovery and progress!

@wickedcabinboy Жыл бұрын

Well done video with very good information. I've been a Pediatric ICU nurse for over 2 decades and I use all these strategies in critically ill patients to prevent pressure injures in each of the areas you outlined. It's also wise to shift your position in the chair at least every couple of hours to relieve these pressure points, particularly in the sacrum, the back of the head and the heals if they are not suspended.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, pressure relief is so important! We’ve started recommending pressure mapping on recliners so we can make specific recs for offloading pressure!