Chiropractic is well known for management of neck pain, back pain and pain in arms and legs, but what

about enhancing sleep quality? Sleepless nights followed by sleepy, non-productive days seem to be a

problem for many of us! Sleep deprivation can interefere with work, driving, social activities, overall

quality of life and even cause some serious health problems.

Think of sleep as recharging a battery, only this battery is your brain! The optimum amount of sleep

needed changes with age. School age children do best when they get nine to eleven hours and adults

need between seven and eight hours.

As chiropractors, spinal manipulation, exercise training, dietary supplements, relaxation therapy, and

massage therapy are all viable options to help in the effort to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and

improve the overall quality of sleep.

Here are some tips to help you achieve a more restful night! 1) Establish a regular sleep schedule. 2)

Relax before bedtime. Reading is great relaxation! 3) Get regular exercise. 4) Avoid alcohol, caffeine

and nicotine. These are better methods than sleep medications as they can often leave you feeling too

sleepy the next day to optimally function. If you feel like you need to take something, ask us about

some herbal supplements that can be helpful, such as lavender, lemon balm, or a variety of others. And

you might also consider use of nasal dilator strips which have been helpful to some in their effort to

sleep.

Visit with us about a wide variety of options to help you get the sleep you require. It’s a vital component

of your overall health!