Pain and sleep are directly proportional. If one gets worse, so does the other. If one gets better, so could the other. Dealing with pain can leave one feeling stuck in a catch 22—the pain keeps you from getting to sleep and lack of sleep makes the pain worse.
Is there anything that can break this cycle?
Sleep hygiene can help you fall asleep and stay asleep more successfully. What is sleep hygiene? It doesn’t mean take a shower before bed. Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe practical steps that will help you achieve the right physical and mental frame of mind for a good night’s sleep.