Its been six weeks since I my broken sternum. I've been sleeping on my back the entire time. I'm doing much better. Is it safe to sleep on my side?
Hello, guest.
From my experience, six weeks is a typical duration for bone healing for many fractures. But the healing time can vary based on factors like age, overall health, the severity of the injury, and how well you've been following medical advice.
If you feel that you're doing much better, it might be a sign of improvement. But pain and comfort can be subjective, and it doesn't always directly correlate with the actual healing status of the bone. Before changing your sleeping position or engaging in any activities that might stress the injury, it's important to get the green light from a medical professional.
Or you can just try sleeping for a few nights and see what will happen. Are you a calm sleeper or tend to wiggle much during the sleep?