1. Understanding Cervical Nerve Pain at Night
Cervical nerve pain is a type of chronic pain that can be caused by a variety of conditions, including injury, arthritis, or a pinched nerve. This type of nerve pain often gets worse at night and can disrupt your sleep. If you are struggling with cervical nerve pain, it's important to understand why this happens so you can develop strategies to manage the symptoms. The Causes of Increased Pain at Night There are several factors that can contribute to increased cervical nerve pain at night. One factor is simply the position you're sleeping in. When we lay down to sleep, our bodies are no longer in an upright position and instead become compressed in one spot for an extended period of time, which can aggravate existing neck and shoulder tension or trigger new aches and pains. Additionally, when we lay down our posture changes and our heads tend to droop forward more than usual, increasing tension on the cervical nerves. Another factor is stress. Stress increases inflammation and ...