Adjusting Your Sleep Schedule

Bottom Line:

Neck and back pain is among the most common reasons people experience sleep disturbances. We have heard patients talk about sleeping on the floor, in a lazy boy, and even bent over their bed attempting to get a position that helps them get even a few moments of rest and relief. Talk about a pain! All you want is the ability to rest, yet every position worsens things. Don’t worry; you’re in the right place to get back on track.

Why it Matters:

Your body needs rest to heal. If you are in pain, finding a comfortable position to rest can be challenging. As chiropractors, we understand this better than anyone. Chiropractic care has been shown to increase your spinal range of motion, decrease inflammation, and even reduce the pressure on the delicate nerves exiting your spinal column, making it much easier to find a comfortable sleep position.

• Adjustments reduce the stress on your spine, helping you more easily find a comfortable position to sleep.

• Finding a comfortable position to sleep when you’re in pain can be difficult.

• Sleep is essential to healing because your body can accelerate the healing process.


Next Steps:

If stress has kept you up at night, you're not alone. But you can rest easy knowing you are in the right place. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce the stress in the muscles supporting your head and neck and give you a more comfortable and restful night of sleep.

Science Source:

Neurophysiologic effects of spinal manipulation in patients with chronic low back pain.