Why Do My Shoulders Ache Deeply After Taking a Short Nap on the Couch?

Why Do My Shoulders Ache Deeply After Taking a Short Nap on the Couch?

1. Introduction A deep shoulder ache after a short couch nap is typically caused by mechanical compression of the subacromial space or transient ischemia to the rotator cuff tendons due to awkward positioning. Resting on an unsupportive surface often forces the shoulder into sustained internal rotation and adduction, which pinches the delicate soft tissues against … Read more