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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 48 MIN

Why You're Always Tired: The Hidden Link Between Sleep, Pain & Recovery

from Treatment Table Podcast · host Mathew Ah Chow

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, yet it's often the most neglected.In this special bonus episode of The Treatment Table, Mathew is joined by sleep physiotherapist Peter Allen from Melbourne Brain and Spine Group and SD Labs, alongside co-host and Women's Health Physiotherapist Dimi Tanyous, to explore the powerful connection between sleep, pain, recovery and long-term health.If you wake up feeling stiff, sore, exhausted, struggle with chronic pain, or feel like you're doing everything right but still not recovering, this episode is for you.We discuss:• Why poor sleep can increase your risk of developing chronic pain• The surprising relationship between sleep, inflammation and recovery• Common sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnoea• Why waking up tired isn't normal• How sleep quality impacts athletic performance and injury recovery• The role of sleep posture, mattresses and sleep environment• Practical strategies to improve your sleep starting tonight• The "three-legged stool" of health: movement, nutrition and sleepWhether you're an athlete looking to recover better, someone living with persistent pain, or simply wanting more energy and better health, this episode will change the way you think about sleep.Resources & LinksLearn more about SD Labs:https://sdlabs.com.auFollow SD Labs on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sdlabsauLearn more about Melbourne Brain & Spine Group:https://melbournebrainandspine.com.auAs a listener of The Treatment Table Podcast, you'll receive 20% off your first appointment at Active Movement Studio.Book online at:https://activemovement.com.auUse code: TREATMENTTABLE20If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from a better night's sleep.🎧 Episode Resources & LinksPodcast Sponsor: Active Movement Studiohttps://activemovement.com.auWatch the exercises from this episode:https://www.instagram.com/treatmenttablepodcast/Podcast Producer Nellie: https://www.instagram.com/producer_nellie/Royalty-Free Music: Kontraa Studio | UKA Music. Pixabay.comSee you next week on the Treatment Table!

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Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, yet it's often the most neglected. In this special bonus episode of The Treatment Table, Mathew is joined by sleep physiotherapist Peter Allen from Melbourne Brain and Spine Group and SD Labs, alongside co-host and Women's Health Physiotherapist Dimi Tanyous, to explore the powerful connection between sleep, pain, recovery and long-term health. If you wake up feeling stiff, sore, exhausted, struggle with chronic pain, or feel like you're d...

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