Maybe you power down your devices every night but find it challenging to shut yourself down at bedtime. That can be the tricky part. Or perhaps you wake up feeling anything but refreshed, reaching for multiple cups of coffee just to get through the day. We get it.
Quality sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s crucial for your health. But did you know that your spine and your sleep are more connected than most people realize? At our practice, we often see how improving spinal health can make a real difference in how well you snooze.
How Your Spine Affects Your Sleep
Do you sometimes (or often) wake up stiff, sore, or restless? If yes, your sleep posture or spinal alignment might be to blame. Why is that? When your spine isn’t properly aligned, it can cause muscle tension, nerve irritation, and discomfort. All of that makes it much harder to get a good night’s rest. Poor sleep habits can also put added strain on your spine, creating a vicious cycle of restless nights and achy mornings.
Chiropractic adjustments help by improving alignment, reducing muscle tension, and easing pressure on nerves. When your spine moves and functions well, you can enjoy restful, uninterrupted sleep.
Simple Steps to Support Your Slumber
Practicing good sleep hygiene goes hand-in-hand with chiropractic care. Our chiropractors recommend the following ways to create a better sleep routine:
- Stick to a consistent snooze schedule—yes, even on weekends.
- Create a calming bedtime routine, like reading, stretching, or taking a warm bath.
- Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark to promote better rest.
- Choose a supportive mattress and pillow to help maintain healthy spinal alignment. We recommend BioPosture™ mattresses, which were designed with input from professional sports chiropractors. Their BioMemoryFoam technology provides optimal orthopedic support while Celliant® fabric technology converts body heat into infrared energy, potentially improving local circulation and sleep quality.
- Limit screen time and caffeine in the evening, as both can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cycle.
Enjoy Better Shut-Eye, Better Health
Combining chiropractic care with healthy sleep habits can make a big difference. Addressing spinal misalignments while creating a snooze-friendly environment helps you rest more deeply and wake up feeling refreshed—without being constantly interrupted by discomfort or pain.
For those with specific health concerns, BioPosture offers an additional benefit—with a letter of medical necessity from your healthcare provider, these mattresses can be made without chemical flame retardants, which some patients find beneficial for their overall wellness. The CertiPUR-US® certified foam is also made without ozone depleters, heavy metals, formaldehyde, or regulated phthalates, ensuring a cleaner sleep environment.
If you’re having trouble getting enough shut-eye or dealing with back, neck, or muscle tension, we’re here to help. Contact Lakeview Chiropractic PC to schedule a visit. We’d love to help you get the restorative slumber you need and deserve.
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