What's the best sleeping position for avascular necrosis?

Trying to find the best sleeping position for avascular necrosis can feel like a never-ending puzzle when your hip or shoulder just won't stop aching. It's one of those things nobody really warns you about after a diagnosis—how much your nighttime comfort is going to change. When you have AVN (which is basically just a fancy way of saying bone tissue is dying because it's not getting enough blood), pressure is your absolute worst enemy. ...

February 2, 2026 · 7 min · Larae Hurley