Is joint and muscle pain at night keeping you up? Learn why pain can worsen while you sleep, plus prevention tips and exercises from physical therapists.

If pain keeps you awake at night, trying these strategies may help you sleep better. Chronic pain typically fluctuates during the day and some research suggests that it worsens at night, potentially interfering with sleep.

Joint pain may worsen during the night due to fluid buildup or chemical processes in your body that cause inflammation. But at-home treatments and adjustments to your daily and nighttime...

When muscles fail to relax fully during sleep, it can lead to a cascade of negative effects, including disrupted sleep patterns, reduced sleep quality, and daytime fatigue. Moreover, the persistent tension can contribute to chronic pain conditions and affect overall physical and mental well-being.

Many people complain about experiencing increased muscle pain during the night, which can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. In this blog post, we’ll explore why general muscle aches hurt more at night and what you can do to alleviate the pain.