Overcome Arthritis By Sleeping Well

Arthritis makes it hard for many people to sleep well at night. The perception of the pain and the stiffness increases as you lie in bed trying to get some sleep.

Poor sleep is connected with arthritic pain. The less people sleep, the more pain they experience. According to Kevin Fontaine of John Hopkins University, people with arthritis must try to get sleep at night if they want to reduce the perception of pain.

Here are six tips for better sleep:

1. Since managing pain is important, try not to go to bed if you are in pain. You simply won’t get any sleep if you are in pain. Schedule your medication so that you can get the required 8 hours rest. Avoid activities at night which worsen arthritic pain. Take a hot shower if you want before going to bed.

2. Steer clear of stimulants like tea or coffee before going to bed. Tea or coffee forces the body to stay awake even if it is time for bed. It is better to drink herbal tea in the evening if you have any trouble sleeping. While drinking alcohol makes you sleepy, it will leave you wide awake halfway through the night, thus completely disrupting your sleep cycle.

3. The accumulated stress from a hectic lifestyle can also prevent you from sleeping. Avoid stressful activities like watching the news before going to bed. Do something relaxing within the two hours before bedtime. Read a good book or listen to relaxing music. Work on a hobby which you find relaxing.

4. Be active during the day since it helps to establish your sleep cycle. The exercise helps to strengthen your muscles and joints. Physical activity has been shown to reduce stress, which in turn helps in sleep. Activities like swimming and light aerobics can be done even by people with arthritis. Light activity like walking can be done during the evening.

5. Don’t work in your bedroom. This helps to associate the bed with nothing but sleep. Avoid watching TV or browsing the web while in bed. Among psychiatrists it is common knowledge that doing no activity other than sleeping in the bed room trains your body to respect the bedtime.

6. Restrict the amount of time spent in bed. That way, you are more likely to feel sleepy when you are in bed. Don’t stay in bed if you cannot sleep. Get up and do some activities like reading a book or listening to music. 

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