12 — iPain Living Magazine
5 Ways Pain
Impacts
Sleep
By Lisa Smalls
A study conducted by the National
Sleep Foundation found that
57% of Americans suffer from
some type of acute or chronic
pain. They also discovered the
effects of pain are seriously disrupting
America’s sleep.
Sleep is an important part of living
a healthy and happy life. In
fact, a lack of sleep has been
linked to all sorts of health issues,
both mental and physical. This
includes an increased risk for depression
and anxiety as well as a
gradual breakdown of the body’s
natural defenses against illness. A
consistent failure to get at least
seven to nine hours of sleep every
night can seriously reduce your
quality of life. That’s one of the
reasons that understanding how