Are Pain & Sleep Connected?

Sleep is work!

Most of us think of sleep as pleasurable and peaceful. But sleep is work! This is when children grow, where learning and memory take place, and where we repair ourselves. We understand sleep restores our energy but how amazing that it facilitates our bodies to heal and repair themselves! Proper sleep is also essential for assisting with the relief of pain. Indeed research shows that sleep affects multiple body systems and functions including immune function, pain response and tissue healing. Your best efforts during the day may be lost without proper sleep.