Why do I feel tired and painful all over when I sleep?

The situation of feeling tired and aching all over after sleeping is very common in daily life. Many people do not know the reason, but this situation will not only have a certain impact on the patient's physical health, but also seriously affect their normal life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand the cause and find a scientific and effective treatment method. This is most likely caused by poor blood circulation, or it may be due to incorrect choice of pillows and mattresses.

1. Poor blood circulation

First of all, it is certain that this is a symptom caused by poor blood circulation, which leads to lactic acid deposition.

There may be many reasons for this, including anemia, qi deficiency, kidney deficiency, cold, joint or muscle inflammation, strain, etc. Poor sleep quality, such as uncomfortable bedding, can also cause the symptoms you mentioned.

It is not difficult to find the cause of the disease. You can just check each factor one by one.

It is easiest to judge whether pillows, beds and other bedding are comfortable. Have you been malnourished, weak due to old age, or have you been ill for a long time? Or maybe you have too much harmonious life, are overly tired, have a cold, or are in a bad mood? Have you recently been suffering from irregular diet, excessive smoking and drinking, abnormal blood pressure, or poor digestion? Even calcium and potassium deficiency is possible.

My suggestion is, first of all, don’t take medicine indiscriminately.

Improving living habits, regular diet and rest, light and reasonable diet, proper exercise and moderation are all solutions. Since there is no other symptoms to support this, this is the only solution provided. Of course, the best way is to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up.

What is easier to confirm is that you have symptoms of qi deficiency. In this case, you can drink some Codonopsis pilosula appropriately, soaking a small amount in water. Do not increase the dosage without authorization. The dosage should be within 1 week, not too long.

Second, it may be that the pillow and mattress are not selected correctly

1. Poor sleep may be because you did not choose the right pillow

When the pillow is too high, if we lie flat on the bed, it will aggravate the compression symptoms of the nerve roots and cause increased numbness and pain; if we lie on our side, it will aggravate the insufficient blood supply to the vertebral artery and cause increased dizziness symptoms. When the pillow is too low, we lie flat on the bed, which aggravates the compression of the spinal cord and leads to worsening dysfunction.

Coping strategies:

When choosing a pillow, the height of the pillow for supine position should be lower than that for side-lying position, which is beneficial to the health of the cervical spine. The appropriate pillow heights are: 6.54±0.63cm for the head pillow when lying on the back, 11.23±1.08cm for the neck pillow when lying on the back, and 15.10±1.67cm for the face pillow when lying on the side. Among them, the neck pillow for lying on the back is the best as it fits the physiological curve of the neck.

2. Mattresses can also affect sleep quality

Studies have found that a comfortable mattress is conducive to deep sleep and reduces unnecessary movements during sleep. In other words, the softness and hardness of the mattress not only affects the health of our spine, but also affects our sleep quality. If the mattress is too soft, our body will sink into it and cause damage to the spine. A mattress that is too hard will not provide proper support to the spine, making it difficult to relieve fatigue.

Coping strategies:

Choose a mattress that fits your body better so that your body doesn't hang in the air. People who weigh less than 70 kg can choose a softer mattress, while those who weigh more can choose a harder mattress.

People who are used to sleeping on their backs or men can choose a harder mattress.

The mattress should not be used for too long, as its elasticity will decrease by 10% to 15% after 10 years.

As for the material and fabric of the mattress, you can choose according to your preferences.