
How Sleep Affects Chronic Pain: The Missing Link to Healing
Tossing and turning at night doesn’t just leave you tired—it can make your chronic pain worse. Research shows poor sleep lowers your pain threshold, heightens inflammation, and traps you in a cycle of sleepless nights and painful days. The good news? Breaking the pain–sleep cycle is possible with proven strategies. In this post, we’ll explore the science behind sleep and pain, why your body can’t heal without rest, and practical steps to improve your sleep so you can finally find relief.