Teton Therapy’s Zac Schaller, MOT, OTR/L, is a Masters-level Occupational Therapist in practice since 2021. Providing upper-extremity rehabilitation in Fremont County with an emphasis on shoulder recovery, he is now practicing full-time at Teton Therapy’s Lander clinic. His guides to shoulder issues and rehabilitation are a weekly feature.
You can’t have visions of sugar plums dancing in your head this Christmas if you can’t get to sleep.
A great night’s sleep is free from pain, and this week, Teton Therapy shoulder expert Zac Schaller, MOT, OTR/L, shares practical guidance in his latest blog, Best Sleeping Positions for Shoulder Pain Relief.
As an occupational therapist who works daily with shoulder pain, Schaller knows how much nighttime discomfort can derail recovery.
“When your shoulder hurts, even simple things like rolling over in bed or finding a comfortable position can feel impossible,” he says.
The good news is that small adjustments to how you sleep can significantly reduce pain, protect healing tissue, and help you wake up feeling less stiff.
In his new blog, Schaller walks readers through shoulder-friendly sleeping positions, pillow support tips, and common positions to avoid – all aimed at reducing strain and improving comfort.
“My goal is to help patients safely build strength and mobility so they can return to their favorite activities fully prepared and confident,” he says.
As a therapist, Schaller notes that pain-free sleep should be considered part of the healing process. Simple changes in sleeping position and pillow support can dramatically reduce shoulder pain, improve sleep quality, and help the body recover more efficiently.
Schaller and the Occupational Therapy team at Teton Therapy offer free consultations for anyone whose shoulder pain is interfering with rest or daily life.
Read the full blog now and give your shoulder – and your sleep – a chance to recover this holiday season.
To schedule a free consultation with Schaller at Teton Therapy’s Lander clinic, call or text 307-332-2230 or visit TetonTherapypc.com.
