1 MISSING SLEEP
Plenty of research links poor sleep to increased pain. Sleep deprivation can alter the nerve signals in the brain and reduce the pain threshold. ‘A study in healthy adults found that even moderate sleep loss induces inflammatory cytokines,’ says physio Sammy Margo. These increase inflammation in the body. ‘Sleep deprivation also hinders emotional and cognitive abilities,’ leaving us less able to tolerate pain and discomfort.
TRY To get around seven hours of sleep each night.
