I'm totally wiped out, I haven't slept a wink, I've been tossing and turning all night, I've been racking my brain - we hear it, and indeed, whoever is saying it is obviously not on top of things. No wonder. Sleep is an essential part of a healthy life. When you sleep well, your body and mind rest, so you wake up the next day energised. However, many people who can't do this have sleep problems, often resulting in back, neck or waist pain, sleeplessness, irritability and, in the long term, serious health problems - even organ problems.
How can a chiropractor help? Here!
Why is sleep important?
Imagine that scientists have not yet found a single animal on earth that does not need sleep, that is, that never sleeps. (Of course, there are animals that sleep very little compared to us, and even birds that are half asleep: they fly without any further sleep). But all animals sleep. No wonder, sleep is essential for our body, as it is the time that allows the body to recover and the brain to process the day's events. Scientists, after decades of testing, have shown that sleep improves our immune system, recharges our energy reserves and reduces stress levels. If we don't get enough sleep, this can't happen and a sleep deficit has a negative impact on our health, mood and concentration.
We sleep, but how much should we?
The classic would be 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of rest and 8 hours of fun. Of course, this is the ideal, in fact a perfectly healthy average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep a day to recover properly.
Sleeping less than this can lead to long-term fatigue, irritability and health problems, and sleeping less than 5 hours can pose a serious risk to mental and physical well-being.
What can cause sleep deprivation?
Even death. In the old days - when experiments that now seem brutal were allowed - dozens of doctors tested what would happen to an animal if it was not allowed to sleep and how long it could go without sleep: every test showed the same results. Sooner or later, the poor little animal started to behave strangely and later died. You won't, but not getting enough sleep can affect your concentration, your mood and make you irritable. In addition, your immune system may weaken, you may get sick more often, and your risk of weight gain and heart disease increases. Lack of sleep also affects your muscles and joints, causing pain and stiffness, which makes it even harder to relax.
Why is a good night's sleep important?
Sleeping is the first step. Some people only get as far as half-awake, others sleep almost awake: that's not good either. Sleeping well is good. Sleeping well means that your sleep is restful and undisturbed. By this I mean that you fall asleep easily, you don't wake up more than once in the night, and you wake up in the morning feeling rested, refreshed and full of energy. When you sleep well, your body and mind are properly regenerated during your sleep. This is what you need to achieve.
Why don't you sleep "well"?
There are many reasons why you may not be sleeping well. Stress, anxiety and physical pain (such as back or neck pain) can make it difficult to fall asleep and rest soundly. If your mattress or pillow is uncomfortable, it can also interfere with your sleep. Too much screen time before bedtime, caffeine or heavy food consumption, and irregular sleep patterns can all disrupt your sleep rhythm, preventing you from getting enough rest. There is a solution.
Bone forge for a good night's sleep
But it's not Xanax and sleeping pills. As a chiropractor, I can help you sleep better by restoring the natural balance of your spine and joints. If your spine is not properly "adjusted", it can put pressure on nerves, causing pain and discomfort (or any other seemingly minor but disturbing problem) that can interfere with sleep.
I can correct these shifts, relieve pain, reduce muscle tension so your body relaxes more easily. In addition, the treatment can improve the body's overall function and can also help reduce stress, which helps you sleep more soundly.
If you're not sleeping well, come and see me, you may be able to get rid of this torment with just one treatment and you'll feel well again, wake up feeling rested.
