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Pain related sleep disruption has affected a large number of people around the globe. Statistics show that in India, about 25% of the population suffers from pain-related sleep deprivation. Studies refer to it as ‘the vicious cycle of pain and sleep’ as pain affects your ability to sleep and lack of sleep exacerbates the pain. Back pain and arthritis are examples of common pain-related medical disorders. People with these types of chronic pains have reported persistent sleeplessness or have had immense trouble falling asleep.
The following are the primary sleep disorders associated with chronic pain:
Insomnia is a medical condition characterized by an inability to fall asleep, regardless of physical exhaustion. It can be acute (lasting for one night to a week) or chronic (lasting more than three weeks).
Hypersomnia is a condition where individuals tend to sleep excessively. People with hypersomnia may have trouble staying awake during the day and could fall asleep at any point in time.
Sleep Apnoea is a sleep disorder where breathing pauses and resumes repeatedly during sleep. Risk factors include obesity, age, and gender; it is more commonly observed in men. Symptoms include loud snoring and feeling extremely tired even after a full night's sleep.
Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition where individuals constantly move their legs while sleeping. This condition can also cause leg movement even when not asleep.
Some of the causes of sleep disorders due to chronic pain include:
A pain and sleep disorder should be treated simultaneously, as both pain and sleep are interrelated. Here are some ways for people with chronic pain to still have a good night’s sleep:
