How can I sleep better when I have pain?

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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Up Next

  • What’s the connection between pain and trouble sleeping?

  • What's a good breathing exercise to help me sleep?

  • How can a sleep specialist help me to fight insomnia?

  • How can keeping a worry journal help me sleep better?

  • How to do progressive muscle relaxation

  • What can i do to avoid waking up at night after falling asleep?

  • What are some tips for better sleeping?

  • Do people sleep better alone or with a partner?

  • Tips for restful sleep

  • How can a wearable tracker improve my sleep?

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