5 ways to get better sleep with arthritis

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Getting better sleep can be hard with osteoarthritis. Pain and stiffness can keep you up. As it turns out, the research has found that poor sleep quality can actually make you more sensitive to pain. It is important to focus on quality sleep with arthritis but as a physical therapist, I get it can be difficult! Here are 5 ways to improve your sleep with arthritis. Learn how to sleep with lower back pain, how to sleep with arthritis pain in knee, and other aches or pains you may notice.
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[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Important information. I do have to rest about every hour. Once or twice a day I use a rolled towel or firm pillow if I don’t have my foam roll to relax my back. I also simply sit in crossed leg position with my painful hip supported with a rolled towel.

[@angelabaker6504]

Another great video thankyou for all you do for OA i have learned such a lot from you and feel so much better mind and body ime 64 years old and was so fearful for my later years now because of you ime so hopefull of living a better healthier less painfree life ❤

[@savitrieramchamd7727]

Thank u so much. I have arthritis in my right leg. I did some of yr exercise and I am feeling better now. First I can't walk. Now I am walking. Ty I do much.

[@albertojfuentes7375]

Great information, thank you!❤

[@designsbycookie]

I get such bad leg nerve pain at night 😭

[@margaretlefas9994]

Thanks

[@valerieterblanche4636]

Yes thx. I am in awful pain . Some days I lay whole day lying down.. it's 3am now

[@djbettylou]

Thank you!!! Great videos!!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re so welcome!

[@suzannepoffel2160]

I wake up with pain every night thanks for the notes of possible helpful relief .... testing now ❤

[@Ladybird22373]

Me too

[@anasoto5736]

I’ve been trying to get some sleep and sleep even a few hours deep a s that help to deal with arthritis throughout the day but it’s very uncomfortable because if it doesn’t hurt one side it hurts the other. I will follow your advices on this video and see if can relax and have a few hours of good sleep. Thank you!

[@conniethornbury9464]

You are so helpful and have made me hopeful again. Thank you, Alyssa!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@c.Lo_Vee]

This is a great video! I have osteoarthritis in my spine. I definitely push myself too far often and this video was that extra reminder that some times i need to slow down

[@arthritisadventure]

It definitely can make your joints angry at night. It’s all about finding balance which isn’t always easy but once you do it can be really powerful

[@Hummingbird64]

I am so glad i found your channel tonight . I am now subscribed. Thank you so much❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for subbing! Glad you found the channel!

[@user-zv3ln4iw1b]

This is a great video! Good sleep has been such a huge issue for me especially falling asleep.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@italythroughmyeyes]

Excellent information!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you think so!

[@roslynsmith132]

I'm baking in a commercial store. I hate sometimes. On my feet from four to eight hours all the shift. Idk. I pray for a better life. I love cooking but not so much

[@evelynking7315]

❤❤❤❤Thank you for sharing Amen

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@judyhicks11]

Enjoyed your video ..well-done…Great recommendations ..

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@terryhunter1384]

Good info! 👍 Thank-you. 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terrimccann3006]

Excellent information.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you think so!

[@heretolearnCA]

27 and struggling with OA, thank you for this info!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the info.

[@leebaulch4182]

Love yr videos Alyssa! I do intermittent fasting and have discovered if I go to bed empty tummy I will not sleep easily...arthritis pain increases too....thank you for these great ideas...sleep well!💕💕🤸‍♂️🙏🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you like the videos on the channel! Thanks for the support.

[@loracash3693]

You and your videos are the best...I wear my tee shirt with pride....thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad! Thanks for spreading the word of Keep the Adventure Alive!

[@carlapoole121]

What do you do when you walk all day I’m a letter carrier! Your advice is remarkable!

[@user-wn1cr9ze2x]

You are really trying and it is really working

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for your comment!

[@charanpatnam2497]

I am using topical ointment only in the night even though i have pain in the day. May be i need to apply it 2 times a day.

[@Brirend]

Does heat increase inflammation? I use a flaxseed cold pack on my shoulders and a topical gel with menthol, emu oil and aloe that works long enough to allow me to get to sleep. I've been in constant high level of pain for about six months and I believe that my pain has become centralized. I sleep about 1-3 hours a night.

[@roslynsmith132]

Is so very important to loose as you age too much weight isn't good on bones. 😊

[@msjenjenp]

Much better audio!

[@arthritisadventure]

Working on it 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@msjenjenp]

@@arthritisadventure I meant the audio sounds much better than before. The sound is now very clear and easy to hear. Good job!

[@roslynsmith132]

I get hip and down thru my leg. Eso the side I lay on. My apartment get cold I said maybe it's cold but idk. Wired in my early 50. I never had this in my whole life. Now this

[@wendywilliams3224]

I’m finding your videos so helpful..I started some balance exercises yesterday as I’ve arthritis in both hips..walking is a challenge ,however I swim and now do added exercises in pool daily Interesting you suggest do not over do it..I wonder if this is my note to self to be mindful around exercises..I’ve at tendency to push on through..wendy

[@arthritisadventure]

Hi Wendy, so glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching.

[@poornisakrabani1563]

Hi Dr. Kuhn. Are these tips also applicable for those with RA? I used to go for slow, long walks in the evening and I was fine. However, recently I decided to walk a little faster and this has resulted in my suffering from severe pain in both my knees. It is also very difficult for me to sleep at night as I can't find any comfortable position for my legs. I really hope that you can give me some advice. Thank you.

[@evelynking7315]

❤❤❤❤I Have Pain In Leg Every Night Amen

[@ellonysman]

Alyssa...my sweetheart of 41 years has osteoarthiritus, fibromyalgia, old back injury...she hurts so bad sleeping on any mattress. She is now using our firmer livingroom couch. Pillow support rarely helps. Shes only getting 3 hours sleep. How can she find a good nights rest??? Please, I need some ideas. Is there any air support pants or something??😮❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Looking at incorporating strengthening movements during the day can help with pain at night. Incorporating more anti inflammatory foods can help too.

[@BlossomMclarty-sl7yv]

I have hip oa but most of the time i only hear about knee i would like to hear something about hip oa

[@arthritisadventure]

This is because most research is done on patients with knee osteoarthritis for some reason. I have many different hip videos in this playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLT1BsCAFHo-lJmW1jlsNkaegbNgU78YXl

[@kbattle6334]

What about if you don't have a problem sleeping, but you wake up with arthritis pain in knees and shoulder?

[@jackiedalton5446]

Heat really affects my knees, especially at night 😢

[@user-tl5ld8wr3k]

You used the word penitentia in the transcript. I looked it up and was not able to find the definition? Can you explain?

[@user-tl5ld8wr3k]

Answer??

[@roslynsmith132]

I take lot of hot baths but I fear if my bones or legs don't support I will be stuck in tub. Lol main reason I want a husband cause I'm aging fear of joints n things not working. So crazy

[@lisacarten8059]

I cant straighten my legs please help 😫

[@mssmiley5691]

I could not sleep without my two-inch latex (not memory foam) mattress topper!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for sharing!