Yep, the risks are smaller compared to the benefit for the masses.
After my second covid shot I lost use of my range of motion in that arm. I needed my wife to help me put shirts and jackets on. Took maybe 2 years till I could reach overhead, or scratch my back.
My friends wife had it much much worse, she got that half face/neck paralysis issue. Doc says 7-10 years to recover. (And maybe not fully)
My dad had the same thing happen, he was a side sleeper but he has to switch to sleeping on his back because rolling on his side causes him excruciating pain. I had never heard of it prior to that. Hope you get better soon!
If your dad is at all wide and spends a lot of time with his hands close in front of him, e.g., mouse and keyboard, phone for hours on end, game controllers, electronics or model working, etc., have him get his shoulders x-rayed to check for developing bone spurs. I used to sleep on my side until excruciating pain began, but my previous doctor kept telling me he wanted to focus on other health issues first. When I told my current GP, she immediately checked and found bone spurs, and sent me to PT. At physical therapy, they said this type of issue is becoming increasingly common as people of the fatter generations are aging, and spending more time on electronics. They taught me some exercises and stretches and my pain is now more manageable.
Yep, the risks are smaller compared to the benefit for the masses.
After my second covid shot I lost use of my range of motion in that arm. I needed my wife to help me put shirts and jackets on. Took maybe 2 years till I could reach overhead, or scratch my back.
My friends wife had it much much worse, she got that half face/neck paralysis issue. Doc says 7-10 years to recover. (And maybe not fully)
But these are rare reactions
My dad had the same thing happen, he was a side sleeper but he has to switch to sleeping on his back because rolling on his side causes him excruciating pain. I had never heard of it prior to that. Hope you get better soon!
If your dad is at all wide and spends a lot of time with his hands close in front of him, e.g., mouse and keyboard, phone for hours on end, game controllers, electronics or model working, etc., have him get his shoulders x-rayed to check for developing bone spurs. I used to sleep on my side until excruciating pain began, but my previous doctor kept telling me he wanted to focus on other health issues first. When I told my current GP, she immediately checked and found bone spurs, and sent me to PT. At physical therapy, they said this type of issue is becoming increasingly common as people of the fatter generations are aging, and spending more time on electronics. They taught me some exercises and stretches and my pain is now more manageable.