3 Sleep Tips for Arthritis

Your pain and sleep problems can go hand in hand. 

Pain always makes it difficult to sleep. 

Studies show that as many as 80% of people dealing with arthritis have trouble sleeping. 

Whether you are having difficulty falling asleep, tossing and turning through the night, or waking up before the sun rises, sleep deprivation can make pain worse and have a negative impact on your overall health. 

Use these three tips for sleeping better so that you can get the rest and recovery you need to enjoy tomorrow! 

3 Tips to Improve Your Sleep

1. Keep regular sleep habits.
Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends and vacations. 

This will help your body develop an internal snooze clock. 

Making up for lost sleep on Saturday will only make it harder on you Monday morning. 

Try to get between six and eight hours of sleep each night for maximum benefit.

Do your best to create a consistent routine so that you can fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer and improve your recovery.

2. Power down your devices.
When you turn off your cell phone, tablet, computer and television, your brain turns off too.

This could be the game charger your mind and body need to enjoy a good night sleep and even better day tomorrow!

Digital devices make it harder for us to wind down and feel relaxed before bed. 

Research shows that the artificial blue light from computers, televisions, cell phones and tablet can interfere with sleep hormones in the brain. 

If you want a restful night of sleep, give yourself time to power down your electronics so that you can relax your mind and body for a good night of sleep.