It is estimated that 50% to 90% of people with persistent pain are losing so much sleep that it warrants clinical attention.
Sleep has been linked to immunity, emotions and longevity. It can be a struggle to get a good nights sleep however, as people in this featured video discuss. Hear the principles of good hygiene and problem solving strategies like “lead with your head” to move and feel better.
References:
Tang, N. K., Lereya, S. T., Boulton, H., Miller, M. A., Wolke, D., & Cappuccio, F. P. (2015). Nonpharmacological treatments of insomnia for long-term painful conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes in randomized controlled trials. Sleep, 38(11), 1751-1764.