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.