If you're having trouble sleeping, it's not just you. Sleep is one of the most common issues people face, and it can also be one of the most frustrating to deal with. If you think your chiropractor can help you sleep better, here are some of the ways he or she might be able to do that:
Sleeping better is a common reasons people turn to chiropractic care.
Sleeping better is one reason people turn to chiropractic care. A recent study found that more than half of Americans suffer from sleep problems at least once a month, with nearly 10% reporting frequent issues.
Chiropractors can help you get a better night's sleep by relieving pressure on nerves and muscles in your neck and back, which can cause pain and discomfort when they are out of alignment. Your doctor will also be able to provide guidance on how to improve your overall health so that you feel well rested during the day--and less likely to toss and turn at night!
Chiropractic adjustments help relieve pressure on nerves that travel down into the neck and spine.
Chiropractic care can help relieve pressure on nerves that travel down into the neck and spine. Nerves can be compressed by bones, muscles and joints. When this happens, it causes pain or dysfunction in your body. Chiropractic adjustments help realign your spine so it's in proper alignment with gravity, reducing compression on nearby nerves.
Chiropractic adjustments also help restore muscle function by restoring normal blood flow through the joints and soft tissues of the body--which can improve mobility as well as reduce pain caused by inflammation (swelling).
Chiropractic adjustments can help with pain and discomfort due to poor posture during the day or night.
Chiropractic adjustments can help with pain and discomfort due to poor posture during the day or night. Poor posture, such as slouching in your chair, can cause strain on muscles and joints that lead to headaches and back pain. Chiropractic adjustments are often used to relieve this discomfort by realigning the spine so that it's properly aligned with no pressure being put on any particular area of the body.
If you want to improve your posture but don't know where to start, try incorporating these exercises into your daily routine:
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Sit up straight with shoulders back when sitting at a desk or table for long periods of time. This will help keep tension off of your neck muscles while allowing blood flow through them easily without restriction from tightness in other areas like shoulders or chest walls.
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Stand tall while standing still--don't let shoulders roll forward as they naturally tend toward doing so when not paying attention.
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Avoid rounding over when bending over tasks such as tying shoes/boots (especially high heels), gardening etc., by keeping chest open rather than hunched forward while working on these tasks.
Your chiropractor may recommend exercises that improve flexibility and mobility to improve posture during sleep.
Your chiropractor may recommend exercises that improve flexibility and mobility to improve posture during sleep.
If you have a poor sleeping position, it's a good idea to make changes as soon as possible. Your chiropractor will discuss the best ways for you to improve your posture during sleep so that you can wake up feeling refreshed. You might also want to ask him or her about any exercises that could help correct poor alignment in the back, neck and shoulders.
In most cases, it's recommended that patients perform these exercises twice daily: once in the morning before getting out of bed (or when waking up), then again at night before going to bed for maximum benefit from each session.
Chiropractors can also provide guidance on healthy diet and lifestyle choices that promote good sleep habits, including maintaining a regular schedule for meal times.
In addition to providing spinal adjustments, chiropractors can also provide guidance on healthy diet and lifestyle choices that promote good sleep habits, including maintaining a regular schedule for meal times.
"A lot of people think that if they eat late at night it will help them fall asleep faster," says Dr. John Cammack from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). "But the opposite is true." Eating too much before bedtime can cause indigestion and discomfort, which will make it harder to fall asleep quickly or stay asleep throughout the night.
To ensure a good night's rest each evening:
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Eat dinner early in the evening - no later than 6 p.m., if possible - so you have time to digest before going to bed at 10 p.m.
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Avoid caffeine after 2 pm.
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Don't drink alcohol within two hours of bedtime
We hope this article has helped you understand why sleeping better is one of the reasons people turn to chiropractic care. If you have been struggling with poor sleep or other symptoms related to your health, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with us today!
