Chiropractic Care Improves Sleep for Everyone

By Donna Stark

We all expect our children to have sleepless nights during the early years of life, don't we? Between those nighttime feedings, diaper changes, monsters under the bed, and sniffles and coughs, getting a full night of rest doesn't come easy. But what we don't expect is for those sleepless nights to last well into the older childhood years too. 

Poor sleep can disrupt the lives of children at any age, but thankfully, your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic can help everyone in the family get the rest they need and deserve! Take a look at their suggestions below.

Get Them Adjusted

Let's start at the biggest potential source of the problem ... the body. Your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic will be able to identify and treat any issues that may be keeping your children awake. Routine chiropractic care can help your children get the rest they need by regulating hormone levels, encouraging their bodies to relax, reducing stress and anxiety, and alleviating any pain they may be dealing with. It's the perfect solution for children because it's all-natural and avoids the use of prescription medications.

Prepare the Bedroom

If there is anything that a child needs for sound sleep, it's the feeling of being safe and secure, so try to design a bedroom that promotes just that. You can do so by investing in a white noise machine, keeping the room dark (nightlights often cast weird shadows), and removing all electronic devices. It also helps to keep the room cool.

Watch What They Eat

If your children's diet is less than ideal they could end up struggling to sleep through the night. It's important to cut out as many sweets as possible, to make sure they are eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet, and to keep them hydrated. Take the time to go through the products in your pantry and refrigerator to see what changes need to be made.

Modify Their Activities

Are your children as active as they can be or do they lounge around the house without doing very much? If you aren't sure, it may be time to monitor their activities! It's important to keep your kids moving throughout the day. Turn the TV off, put away the video games, and take their phones out of their hands. Staying physically active will do wonders for the quality of sleep they get.

Great Sleep for Everyone!

If your children are struggling to sleep and you aren't sure what to do, try to implement the suggestions above and bring them into The Joint Chiropractic today! Your local chiropractors are here to help everyone in the family get the sleep they need!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Webster, Tex.