Join Erin and Michelle as they discuss the importance of sleep hygiene. Sleep is not only one of the most important habits to prioritize for our general health and wellness, but sleep also greatly impacts the amount of pain we feel. We always say, “if you’re not sleeping well, you’re not healing well”. Listen to learn why we need to make sleep a daily routine and stick with it.

References

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- Nijs, J., Mairesse, O., Neu, D., Leysen, L., Danneels, L., Cagnie, B., . . . Goubert, D. (2018, February 07). Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Pain: Neurobiology, Assessment, and Treatment in Physical Therapist Practice. Retrieved January 07, 2021, from https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/98/5/325/4841863

- Peterson, S. M., & Werneburg, B. L. (2018, May 18). Sleep: The foundation for healthy habits. Retrieved January 07, 2021, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep-the-foundation-for-healthy-habits/art-20270117

- Plenke, M. (2020, November 10). There's one sleep trick that actually works. Here's the science behind why. Retrieved January 07, 2021, from https://www.mic.com/articles/128080/the-best-breathing-technique-to-help-you-sleep

- Sivertsen, B., Lallukka, T., Steingrímsdóttir, Ó, Stubhaug, A., & Nielsen, C. (2015, August). Sleep and pain sensitivity in adults. Retrieved January 07, 2021, from https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/2015/08000/Sleep_and_pain_sensitivity_in_adults.10.aspx

Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information for community education purposes only, and does not take into account your specific comorbidities that your current healthcare provider may be managing. Please contact your care provider with questions regarding anything particular to you.