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How can I sleep better when I have pain?

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How can I sleep better when I have pain?

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If you are experiencing pain when you go to sleep, you need to figure out what sleep position is most pain-free, and you need to relax. Watch as sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, discusses some things you can do to sleep better when you are in pain.

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