The commercial website MattressNerd has good information about the types of pain that could be interfering with your sleep. Check it out. Here are the opening paragraphs:

If you are losing sleep due to a painful condition, you could be making your condition worse with each night that passes. In this guide, you’ll learn more about how pain & sleep are connected and find a way to get a good night’s sleep once and for all.

Recent studies have concluded what many of us already knew; pain and sleep are reciprocal. Pain can interfere with sleep, which can lead to a sleep deficit. Dr. David Hanscom, orthopedic surgeon, says, “Poor sleep escalates the misery of chronic pain. Even if you feel calm and you have no major stresses in your life – it’s critical to get at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep to go free of any kind of chronic pain.  Not sleeping is not an option.” Night after night of poor sleep can cause aching backs, sore joints, headaches, and neck aches, as well as exasperate existing pain. Inadequate sleep can also reduce the body’s tolerance to pain and worsen inflammation. Like chronic pain, a sleep deficit can lead to feelings of hopelessness and depression.

Sleep is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. When sleep is compromised, it affects our physical and mental health, makes us prone to injury, and increases our risk of death, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “Pain can have a significant impact on sleep, depending on its duration and severity. Our bodies need to be able to relax in order to dive into a deep sleep which is quite impossible when our bodies are stressed and tense due to severe pain,” Dr. Nikola Djordjevi MD explains.

Effectively managing pain can improve the quality of sleep. But environmental factors— such as room temperature, noise, light, and bed comfort —play a role as well. The good news is that resources are available to help you get the good night’s sleep you need to regain and keep a good quality of life.