![]() Reduced swelling means less pressure being applied by the knee brace and therefore less discomfort. Icing your knee helps to reduce any swelling around the knee joint. A top tip for having a good nights sleep with a knee brace is to ice your knee immediately before going to bed. Apply ice to your knee before going to bed.To stop my falling leg from constantly interrupting my sleep, I used several pillows around and underneath my knee to keep my leg upright. Each time I would drift off to sleep, my leg would fall down which would jolt me back awake. However, when I was sleeping with a knee brace I would have to keep my knee bent (to prevent my circulation from being cut off). This was one of the key tips that saved my sleep. Support your knee and leg with cushions. ![]() To counter the pain, ensure you are dosing the recommended amount of pain medication to eliminate all the factors preventing you from sleeping. However, it may be the pain that is preventing you from reaching the deep sleep. You may feel like the knee brace is keeping you awake at night. This is more relevant for those that are recovering from surgery or a severe knee injury. Make sure to take your pain medication before going to bed.By sleeping on your side, your knee brace will bend your knee into a more natural position and you will feel less restricted by the brace. For example, if you usually sleep on your back, your stretched out legs may cause the knee brace to sit in an unnatural position. If you are finding discomfort in your normal sleeping position, it may be worthwhile shifting positions to see if there is less pressure being placed on the knee and knee brace. This is an obvious one, however sometimes it can help to read it as a reminder. This is due to the extra length causing the knee brace to end on your calf and thigh muscles. I find the long sleeve knee braces are much better at maintaining good blood flow. It can sometimes cut blood circulation while you sleep, again giving you a dead leg sensation. ![]() This one is related to the above tip where you don’t want the edges of your knee brace pushing against the area behind your knee joint.
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