Here are some options to try: Sleep on the side that doesn’t have the shoulder pain. In rare cases, putting pressure on the hurt side could diminish the pain. This may be because the effects of gravity when laying down cause the muscles and tendons in the shoulder to settle in a slightly different position, decreasing blood flow to the area and aggravating the pain of tendon issues like tendonitis. Shoulder pain at night is a prevalent and potentially debilitating problem. Often taking weight and pressure off of the affected area will... Sleep on the side that has the shoulder pain. For others, you will complain of a constant dull ache that doesn’t seem to go away. Things you can try at home include: Take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen Sleep in a recliner Apply ice or heat Wear a compression sleeve Discontinue any activities that may have contributed to overuse of the shoulder Pain usually worsens at night, making it difficult to go to sleep or stay asleep at night.

For some of you, the pain is sharp when you change your sleeping position.