Insomnia and chronic sleep deprivation can lead to many health problems, including increased risk of stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, memory issues, depression, and anxiety. However, chiropractic care can help improve sleep quality for people who suffer from insomnia and can’t get a good night’s rest.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Better Sleep
One of the leading causes of insomnia is due to tension in the back and neck, which can cause pressure on the spine and nervous system. People with spinal misalignments, such as scoliosis or herniated discs, can also experience difficulty sleeping because of discomfort and pain resulting in inflammation.
Chiropractors are trained to help improve their patient’s quality of sleep by adjusting the vertebrae in the spine to reduce inflammation and improve overall circulation. In many cases, correcting the misalignment in the spine can help alleviate the pain and discomfort that contribute to insomnia.
Chiropractors often use various techniques to align the spine better. One of the many techniques used to promote better quality sleep is spinal manipulation, which can help restore the body’s balance and reduce muscle tension. This kind of chiropractic adjustment can also help stimulate certain hormones that control sleep patterns, such as melatonin, which is responsible for generating sleepiness.
Regular chiropractic care can help:
- Ease muscle tension
- Relax the body
- Relieve pain and discomfort
- Stimulate circulation to improve the central nervous system
A chiropractor can also give advice on better sleeping positions and exercises that you can do to improve your posture to help keep your spine aligned. Merckling Family Chiropractor is here to help you get a better night’s sleep. Contact us at (631) 286-2300 to schedule an appointment.
