Everyone suffers from aches and pains occasionally while they are are sleeping. Whether it be from stress, an extra hard workout or an accident, chances are that sometime soon you will suffer from some kind of soreness while you are trying to sleep.

Even if pain doesn’t keep you awake at night, it can pull you in and out of REM sleep without you knowing it, leaving you feeling unrested in the morning, even if you don’t remember waking in the middle of the night.

There are a number of things you can do to help ease the pain you experience, especially if it is an ongoing problem.

Sleep Aids

Some of these solutions may be harder for you to get the hang of than others, but they will all help you get a better night’s sleep as well as reduce aches and pain.

Get Rid of Caffeine Even if you feel like you need that extra jump to make it through your day, caffeine is harmful to your sleep. Try to avoid it for a few days and see if you notice a difference.

No More Naps Napping throughout the day can cause you to sleep worse at night because you have already got some of your recommended daily sleep.

Exercise, Don’t OVERexercise Intense exercises, especially late at night will stimulate your body and you will have a hard time falling asleep.

Don’t Overfeed Yourself It may seem at times that you feel content and ready to fall asleep after a large meal, however this is not good, AT ALL, for your body and may actually end up keeping you awake throughout the night.

Go to Your Quiet Place Before Bed Relax before going to bed. Make your bedroom part of that calming experience. Clear your mind and focus on deep breathing.

Get up at the Same Time Everyday No matter how much you want to sleep in, don’t do it. Getting up at the same time everyday will get your body into a rhythm. This will help you to naturally become tired at the right times and fall asleep when your body needs to sleep.

Following these few simple rules should help you get a more restful night’s sleep free of pain.