Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#151 - Sleep and Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain: Sorry For The Hurt
When it comes to symptoms that cause us to seek medical help, there are few that top pain. Pain occupies a unique space within the world of sleep, in particular back, neck, and shoulder pain. In this episode we will:
- Provide an overview of sleep-related pain
- Explore the relationship between sleep disturbances and pain
- Learn how sleep disturbances can be a strong predictor of the development of pain
- Examine studies linking REM sleep loss and increased pain indices
- Review specific sleep research on the various regions of pain
- List treatment options and weigh their effectiveness
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
