The Truth About Sleep and Chiropractic Care
By Genevieve Cunningham
Trouble sleeping is one of the most common complaints of American adults. As a society, we get far less sleep than we need. As a result, we suffer from excessive fatigue, poor concentration, more instances of illness, and many other negative side effects. But if you’re like the majority of sufferers, you’re at a loss for what to do. To improve your sleep, take a look at these common causes of sleeplessness, followed by how adding chiropractic care to your routine may be the answer you need.
Insomnia
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Why It Happens - Insomnia happens for a variety of reasons, and in many cases, it’s hard to pinpoint. Some of the more common causes include high levels of stress, emotional distress, certain medications, anxiety and depression, and excessive worry.
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Signs and Symptoms - The classic sign of insomnia is the inability to fall asleep. You may lie awake for hours, staring at the ceiling, just hoping for a few hours of shut-eye. Another common sign is waking up in the middle of the night, and then being unable to fall back asleep. The bottom line is that insomnia is an inability to sleep, so if you’re tossing and turning with little sleep success, insomnia may be the culprit.
Sleep Apnea
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Why It Happens - Sleep apnea happens when breathing is obstructed during sleep, which then causes a brief pause in breathing, and an awakening sensation by the sufferer. This can be caused by the shape of the mouth and airways, head trauma, or excessive weight.
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Signs and Symptoms - A person suffering from sleep apnea may experience symptoms such as sudden waking and gasping for air, snoring, sleepiness during the day, extreme dry mouth upon waking, and literal pauses in breathing through the night.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Since chiropractic care is mostly viewed as a means for managing back pain, many people fail to understand its importance in improving your sleep. Chiropractors focus on your spine, correcting any misalignments that are present and boosting the spine’s overall health. What does this mean for sleep? It means that pain and tension that build in the spine may be released, and the more comfortable the body, the easier it is to relax and fall asleep.
Chiropractic care also enhances the body’s central nervous system. And the central nervous system is a key player in allowing efficient function of the body. The more efficient your body, the less wasted energy, and the easier it is for your body and mind to wind down and fall asleep.
If you would like to try chiropractic care to ease your sleeping woes, visit with chiropractors at The Joint. Professional and friendly chiropractors who truly care about your health and well-being are a part of the experience when you get to The Joint. They also offer walk-in visits and affordable pricing to take the stress out of getting care. Quality care may lead to better sleep, and quality sleep may lead to better health. Start your cycle of better health by visiting The Joint as soon as today.