What Causes Pain In The Collarbone While Sleeping?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jan 2017

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Question : I woke up yesterday with pain around my right collarbone, that's the side I sleep on. Last night every time I moved it hurt. Could I have slept on it wrong, or I don't have a very good pillow either. Because before yesterday I didn't have this pain. Or could I have strained it Friday I couldn't go to the bathroom and I could feel something weird on my chest when I tried to, but now I am going ok...what can I do to sleep better with this or what can I take or what can I put on it for the pain?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Due to bad posture.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain is likely to be due to a bad posture during sleeping. It is best to lie on your back while sleeping. The pain will subside in next few days. In addition to heat, advil, muscle rub cream, you can take an oral muscle relaxant for an early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

What is a oral muscle relaxant?

Is there anything over the counter?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is a prescription drug.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Oral muscle relaxants are medicines like chlorzoxazone which are prescription only drugs.
You are already using all the over the counter products available.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D