Parkinson’s Sleep: Why You Wake Up Stiff and Stuck at 3 A.M.

Parkinson’s Sleep: Why You Wake Up Stiff and Stuck at 3 A.M.

Do you fall asleep just fine, only to wake up around 2 or 3 in the morning feeling stiff, stuck, and unable to roll over?

You know exactly what you want your body to do.

Turn over.

Sit up.

Get comfortable.

Go back to sleep.

But suddenly something as simple as moving in bed feels like a full-body project.

And there may be a reason why.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I’m joined by retired physiotherapist Nancy McGovern, who has more than 35 years of clinical experience, to talk about Parkinson’s sleep problems and what may be happening during those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups.

We talk about:

• Why Parkinson’s can make turning over in bed so difficult
• What nocturnal hypokinesia means in plain English
• How nighttime OFF periods, stiffness, and rigidity can affect mobility
• Why impaired body rotation can make rolling and sitting up harder
• How struggling to move can wake your brain up completely
• Why care partners often lose sleep too
• The added physical strain care partners can face when helping someone move in bed

Nancy also shares practical strategies that may help you get a better night’s sleep, including:

• Gentle movement and stretching before bed
• Breathing techniques to help release tension
• Building a consistent sleep and wake schedule
• Using morning light to support your circadian rhythm
• Managing naps and your bedroom environment
• Reducing screen time before bed
• Creating a calming nighttime routine
• Simple strategies for quieting a busy brain

We also discuss Comfort Linen, the friction-reducing sleep system Nancy helped develop, why reducing friction may make turning in bed easier, and my own experience using it.

Because when you have Parkinson’s, waking up at 3 A.M. isn’t always simply an insomnia problem.

Sometimes you woke up because your body needed to move...

and moving became the thing that woke you up completely.

So if you’re already a member of the 3 A.M. Club, this episode is definitely for you. 🌙


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