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Sleep-related problems were an indicator of increased likelihood of persistent chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

The consistent volume of stress related to work, finance, healthcare access, and an “increasing use of smartphones” may be predisposing people to a lower quality of life through increased health problems related to sleep-related problems (1). Sleep-related problems include difficulty getting or staying asleep, lack of restful sleep, daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea (2).

The authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore the bidirectional association between chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) and sleep-related problems (SRP) and identify correlations to age, sex, and duration of follow-up in available studies.

The consistent volume of daily stresses may be predisposing people to a lower quality of life through increased health problems related to sleep-related problems.

Improving sleep quality indicators are all associated with improved resolution of pain.

METHODS

Inclusion criteria was adults > 18, prospective observational studies of 100+ people and at least 1-year follow-up, and the presence, incidence, and persistence of chronic CMP or SRP.

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The bidirectional association between chronic musculoskeletal pain and sleep-related problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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