Sleep Problems Could Be Key Driver of Chronic Pain, Australian Study Shows

New research suggests poor sleep quality could be a key factor in developing chronic pain, affecting up to 90 percent of chronic pain patients.
Sleep Problems Could Be Key Driver of Chronic Pain, Australian Study Shows
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George Citroner
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Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for millions around the globe. However, new insights suggest that the relationship between pain and sleep may be more complex than previously thought. ​

“It’s the biggest unresolved health issue of our time,” David Klyne, a scientist at The University of Queensland in Australia (UQ), said in a press release. Klyne’s work shows that up to 90 percent of people with chronic pain also struggle with sleep problems, underscoring how vital sleep is to managing and potentially preventing ongoing discomfort.
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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