Approximately one-third of our lives are spent in bed, so watching what position you sleep in is extremely important to maintaining a healthy spine. Quality sleep in combination with natural therapy treatments is vital for our health and wellbeing. It’s the time when we conserve our energy, recharge physically and mentally so we can wake refreshed, ready for the day.
When we are stressed or suffering from aches and pains, getting comfortable in order to get to sleep can be a challenge. Patients with spinal problems have greater difficulty falling asleep, have more frequent awakenings, sleep subjectively less well, take more and longer naps, and snore more*. Sleep disorders such as insomnia have been associated with ‘painful musculoskeletal conditions that may result in sleepiness, irritability and feelings of misery.’** Poor spinal health can adversely affect sleep, but the assistance of a Melbourne naturopath and chiropractor can assist both spinal health and the health of the supporting musculoskeletal structures.
Chiropractic care for sleeping problems can help you towards a good night’s rest. They are equipped to provide specialist advice on a range of sleep topics including sleeping posture, mattress & pillow selection, nutrition and exercise. Each week approximately 200,000 Australians utilise chiropractic care and natural therapy services. Many of these patients advise their chiropractors that they sleep much better after receiving proper spinal care. So if you are searching for a good night’s sleep, book in with Dr Megan Azer for an assessment today. Dr Megan will also gladly recommend complementary treatments with an allied naturopath in Melbourne where appropriate.
*Biering-Sorensen, F., &Biering-Sorensen, M. (2001). Sleep disturbances in the spinal cord injured: an epidemiological questionnaire investigation, including a normal population. Spinal Cord, 39, 505-513
** What’s new about sleep? (2001). Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, 38(9), 8-18.
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