Sleep…What every Clinician & Patient Needs to Know!

Sleep...What every Clinician & Patient Needs to Know!

Did you know that there are many studies that show difficulties with sleeping can have a significant negative effect on:

• Your sensitivity to pain
• Your psychological well-being
• Your job performance
• Your educational performance
• Your physical health
• Your risk of work or car accidents
• Your recovery from an injuryThis 2005 study looked at almost 12,000 Canadian adults and examined the possible associations between arthritis and insomnia symptoms and unrefreshing sleep. They also analyzed the role of pain as a contributing factor to sleep disorders.Posted on: January 11, 2006Categories: Fascinating Pain Studies