Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that can be brought on by a number of different causes. It can range from mild to severe, and pain may occur in any part of the body. Some people experience pain when yawning as a result of their dental problems or sinusitis. There are many reasons why you might experience pain when yawning, but there are also ways to help! Below we will discuss 12 things you can do to prevent pain from making your life difficult and keep it at bay for good!
Possible pain when yawning causes or medical conditions: Sinusitis, dental problems, headaches.
12 ways to help prevent pain from occurring when you yawn!
Use a humidifier in your bedroom at night before bed and while you sleep to promote nasal breathing. If necessary use saline nose drops for mild congestion issues if they persist.
Make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible for any toothaches that occur near the front teeth on either side of the jawline where there are natural roots coming out of the bone (sinuses). The root can be inflamed causing pain due to pressure changes during mouth opening such as yawning which may not show up until late evening and through the night after you have been sleeping.
Place a pillow under your head when you sleep to ensure that the pain is not caused by neck strains or stiffness which could be aggravated by excessive yawning during deep sleep cycles such as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement).
Get up frequently and move around at night if there are restless legs syndrome problems where it feels like an urge to stretch one’s limbs, then return back into bed; this problem can also cause pain from repetitive bouts of stretching while in bed due to frequent leg movements combined with long periods of nonmovement throughout the day. Restless leg syndrome has often been misdiagnosed as insomnia because most people do not feel sleepy once they have gotten out of bed and move around.
Talk with your doctor if the pain is due to arthritis, an infection in the mouth or teeth so that you can get treatment as soon as possible before it becomes a more serious situation such as high blood pressure (hypertension).
Avoid sleeping on your back since this position might increase the risk of snoring which is connected with breathing problems including sleep apnea which can lead to heart disease and other medical conditions.
Keep your mouth closed while yawning in order to avoid pain.
Avoid excessive eating or drinking alcohol before bedtime, since this can lead to neck pain and headaches which will contribute to poorer quality of sleep.
Ask for help if you need it. Whether that means asking a family member or friend to come over every once in a while so you don’t have to do everything yourself, hiring someone who comes into the house as needed like with an aging parent, or seeking professional care at home from one of our qualified caregivers—we are here for you!
Make sure there is enough light when you’re getting ready for bed or trying to go back into a deep sleep after waking up during the night because otherwise, your body won’t be able to produce a hormone called melatonin which is needed for deep sleep.
Get up and move around every hour or two, especially if you’re on meds that make it hard to stay asleep (like Ambien). This will keep your muscles from stiffening up so much during the night. Try using an alarm clock set with an early enough wake time to get you out of bed without feeling panicked about not getting back into a deep sleep when you need more rest!
If pain wakes you at night, try taking over-the-counter pain pills before going to bed in order to avoid waking up again due to light sensitivity interfering with deeper levels of sleep.
Keep all medicines stored in their original packaging and put them in a safe place, out of reach from pets and children.
Use ice packs to help reduce pain when you have a headache or muscle spasms – it can also work wonders on sore feet!
Showering with hot water after exercising will loosen up your muscles so they don’t feel as stiff the next day. Heat is actually good for reducing swelling during menstrual cramps too (a heating pad works great!)
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the night but save caffeinated beverages like coffee for daytime hours only because caffeine has been proven to disrupt sleep patterns by affecting REM cycles.
