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Eight Hours in Bed for Injury Recovery
After surgery or injury, spend at least eight hours in bed each night as part of recovery, even if pain or limited mobility makes full sleep difficult. The key is uninterrupted rest without phone use; lying down and resting still supports tissue repair and healing when sleep is hard to achieve.
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“When we are talking about anyone after surgery or injury, our benchmark in the line in the sand is eight hours of laying in bed without looking at your phone. That's minimum.”
Andrew Huberman · How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett · Dec 9, 2024 · 2:48:29 · open ↗
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