Poor sleep quality is known to be a factor in the weakening of the immune system, the onset of obesity and a host of other ills.
Recently I have been hearing more about a lack of sleep playing a role in chronic pain by what is called Central Sensitization Syndrome (C.S.S.).
When sleep deprived you can actually become more sensitive to pain. Being depressed, anxious or pessimistic is also thought to increase C.S.S.
Quite often chronic pain cases are puzzling to medical professionals because the level of suffering seems way out of proportion to any detectable physical injury or trauma.
Theories about C.S.S. suggest that it is taking place in the brain and central nervous system rather than where the pain or discomfort is perceived. It is known that the central nervous system has a kind of "gatekeeper" function that blocks or allows stimuli into your consciousness. With C.S.S. that gate seems to open wider and stays open.
I would not be surprised if C.S.S. also plays a role in tinnitus, i.e. "is it actually louder today or does it just seem that way?" Many of my hypnosis clients have reported a definite link between stress, fatigue and the perceived volume of the tinnitus.
What this tells us is that in addition to your standard medical care, its very important for you to RELAX intentionally and often if you have an ongoing health challenge such as chronic pain, tinnitus or irritable bowel syndrome.
I recently put together an audio program that utilizes hypnotic suggestion, ambient music and binaural ocean sounds to improve sleep quality. It is an mp3 file that you can listen to on your computer, upload to your mobile device or make a CD copy from it. Use the secure link below to download your copy.
You: Better Sleep mp3 $2.97
P.S. - Below is a link to a really good article that makes a case for using a very gentle approach with physical interventions such as massage, stretching, etc, if you are struggling with chronic pain.
https://www.painscience.com/articles/central-sensitization.php
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