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 painExplore the relationship between sleep disturbances and painLearn how sleep disturbances can be a strong predictor of the development of painExamine studies linking REM sleep loss and increased pain indicesReview specific sleep research on the various regions of painList treatment options and weigh their effectivenessProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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