The Chiropractic Approach To Insomnia

How have you been sleeping lately? Have you been dealing with insomnia? It’s a common sleep disorder where you have a hard time falling asleep or find it hard to stay asleep. It can also include waking up early and not being able to easily get back to sleep. The result of insomnia is feeling tired when you do wake up and have to deal with the day ahead. Insomnia usually makes people feel moody and irritable. This affects a person’s health, their quality of life, and their work performance.

People often experience insomnia because they have unmanageable stress in their lives. Their heart beats fast, they have muscle tension, and they have a hard time relaxing or sleeping. Those who are anxious or in pain can also experience insomnia. Even little things like lights in a room, noises, “the wrong temperature in the room,” and the lack of comfort in a bed can cause or exacerbate insomnia.

Can chiropractic care help with insomnia? Yes, it can. Chiropractic care helps relieve stress. Through stretches and exercises, people can “work out” their stress, getting rid of tension in their muscles. A good massage can help relax the body. Chiropractic adjustments, which are literally “hands-on,” can improve the body’s systems, including the immune system which helps reduce inflammation and stress. When a chiropractor does a spinal adjustment, he or she is helping reduce a person’s pain by treating it at its source. Spinal adjustments help improve blood flow and can improve the nervous system’s function, too.

If you’re someone who suffers from insomnia to the point where it’s interfering with your quality of life, consider chiropractic care at Lakewoods. This is a holistic, pill-free way of dealing with your condition. Your chiropractor can help you identify what’s going on with your body as well as help you make environmental changes so you can sleep better. Chiropractors offer smart lifestyle advice that can literally change the way you sleep– for the better!

Call 651-464-0800 and make an appointment at Lakewoods Chiropractic in Forest Lake, MN. There is help available when it comes to dealing with insomnia.