3. Aching Muscles
Sleeping can be difficult when your muscles are sore. Your muscles can ache for many different reasons. You may feel sore muscles if you have recently exercised.
You can relax and rest better by taking an over-the-counter medication that reduces inflammation. You may also experience more muscle pain if you’ve been unable to sleep well. This is because damaged muscles become sore.
Muscles that are sore need time to heal. Sleep is the best way to allow your muscles to heal. You may notice that you have more pain in your muscles if you’re having difficulty sleeping.