For chronic pain patients, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging or even impossible when pain keeps you up at night. What makes getting a poor night’s sleep when you’re in pain even worse is that sleep deprivation can exacerbate your pain symptoms, creating a vicious cycle. At Specialty Pain Management, we understand the concerns of our pain patients, including those who struggle to sleep at night due to their pain. We’ll take a closer look at chronic pain, how it affects sleep, and how better pain management can give you better sleep.
The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Sleep
For pain patients, pain and a lack of sleep are often at the top of their list of pain management concerns. Pain that worsens when lying down at the end of the day can make it challenging to find a comfortable sleeping position and reduce the quality of what little sleep you are able to get. We always stress the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, especially when you are dealing with chronic pain, as a lack of sleep has been shown to increase pain sensitivity, making your existing pain even more intense. Sleep, of course, is vital to our overall health as well, and when it starts to be a challenge to fall asleep due to your pain, it’s a clear warning sign that it’s time to seek professional care.
Common Types of Pain That Disrupt Sleep
While several types of pain can disrupt sleep, some are more common than others. Some of the more common types of pain our patients express to us that cause them the most difficulty getting a good night’s rest include:
- Chronic back pain
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Neuropathy
All of these types of chronic pain can make it difficult for you to find a comfortable position to sleep in or have pain that is intense enough that it keeps you from getting to sleep or wakes you up several times in the night. Understanding exactly what type of pain you are dealing with is among the first steps our pain management doctors will take towards addressing your pain and inability to fall asleep.
How Professional Pain Management Can Help Improve Your Sleep
Professional pain management treatments, like those we offer at Specialty Pain Management, are tailored to your individual needs. Besides reducing your pain levels, our board-certified pain management doctors will work with you to address all aspects of your life negatively impacted by pain, including difficulties with sleep. Depending on the root cause of your pain, these treatments geared towards helping with sleep can include:
- Physical therapy
- Medication management
- Interventional pain management
- Lifestyle modifications
As with all of our pain management treatments, our pain management doctors and specialists will work directly with you to monitor your progress and ensure that your pain and sleep problems are being adequately addressed. To get started with a consult, contact our team today to schedule your appointment and take the first step towards getting a good night’s sleep.
Find Better Sleep and Better Pain Relief at Specialty Pain Management
If you’re dealing with pain so intense that it’s keeping you from being able to get a good night’s rest, treatment options are available. To find out what treatments are ideal for meeting your pain management goals, contact our team at Specialty Pain Management today.