We all know that lack of sleep has a negative effect on concentration, energy levels and general health – but more recently research has shown that insomnia can have a significant effect on migraines and headaches.

A disturbed night’s sleep can lead to onset of headaches, and in cases where people have chronic insomnia this can lead to severe migraines. Experts are now exploring the links between insomnia and headaches to understand the problem and help with finding a cure.

The definition of insomnia is the inability to fall or stay asleep. It affects a huge number of people and there is debate as to whether the headache leads to insomnia or insomnia leads to the headache. Experts now believe where people suffer from both headaches and insomnia, that in some cases they are related and in others not. Where the two are related, treatment can mean a better night’s sleep as well as a reduction in headaches.

Incidentally, there is research to show that headaches are not only caused by too little sleep but also too much sleep. Headaches relating to too much sleep usually occur first thing in the morning. In the same way that sleep patterns vary dramatically between people, so does the effect of sleep on the type and length of headache.

There are two main things to consider reducing headache related insomnia:

Firstly your posture. If a person works long hours and is in an uncomfortable position then this can lead to headaches. If a person has to stand up operating a piece of machinery or sit in a badly designed chair operating a computer it can lead to a build up of tension in the body. This tension can manifest itself in headaches.

Stop and consider how you may change the way you sit or stand and change your posture into a more relaxing position. This can have a dramatic effect on headaches and can lead to less stress in the body when you are trying to sleep.

Secondly your caffeine intake. It may seem obvious, but too much caffeine can lead to severe headaches directly. But with coffee and caffeine based drinks acting as a stimulant – it can also lead to a lack of sleep which can also lead to headaches – doubling the problem! So for a good night’s sleep and to alleviate your headaches – try cutting back on coffee slowly to see if it has a positive effect.

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