We all know what a toll lack of sleep can take on your mental and physical health. According to a University of Toronto study, pain plays a crucial role in the development of sleep problems like insomnia. Better pain management can significantly improve sleep in individuals in pain, particularly those with arthritis.
Pain can impact sleep in many ways. For most it is difficult to fall asleep. If you experience distracting pain that keeps you up at night, try eliminating distractions and relax as much as you can before you try to fall asleep. For some, meditation and relaxation is enough. For others, this quiet environment can cause them to focus more on the pain.
Here’s a tip: Try treating yourself to a pain-relieving, warming massage with MyOmega™ Penetrating Heat Therapy Cream. The deep warmth and delicate scent of this formula is perfect for back pain, sore joints and arthritis. It is also beneficial for those who experience poor circulation and get cold hands and feet when they sleep. This Capsaicin-based formula warms areas in pain and depletes Substance P, the chemical that triggers your body to register painful sensations. Use it every night and reap the long-term benefits of a reduction in localized pain.
Hot summer night? Grab a bottle of MyOmega™ Triple Strength Pain Relief Rub instead. This powerful cooling formula delivers a burst of incredible pain relieving power. It’s a great pain management tool for athletes and chronic pain sufferers alike.
*“Pain as a mediator of sleep problems in arthritis and other chronic conditions.” Arthritis and rheumatism (Arthritis Rheum) 2005 Dec 15; 53(6): 911-9
