When it comes to symptoms that cause us to seek medical help, there are few that top pain. Pain occupies a unique space within the world of sleep, in particular back, neck, and shoulder pain. In this episode we will:
- Provide an overview of sleep-related pain
- Explore the relationship between sleep disturbances and pain
- Learn how sleep disturbances can be a strong predictor of the development of pain
- Examine studies linking REM sleep loss and increased pain indices
- Review specific sleep research on the various regions of pain
- List treatment options and weigh their effectiveness
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter