Sleep Disturbances

We spend approximately 1/3 of our lives in bed and yet 1 in 5 people have some difficulty sleeping.

Insomnia occurs when an individual cannot get sufficient rest to restore their full health levels. As individuals the amount of sleep required can vary from 4 hours – 8 hours. Sleep apnoea is a condition that occurs when a sleeping person's breathing is interrupted, thus interrupting the normal sleep cycle.

Why Spinal Health Is Vital

Rest is essential for the restoration of a healthy mind and body as the other 2/3 of our lives we are under some type of stress. There are 3 types of stress which are considered at LIFE Chiropractic - physical, chemical and emotional. If these stresses exceed the body’s ability to adapt they can change the balance in our bodies and spines which in turn leads to interference with the nerves exiting the spine. Nerve interference due to an imbalanced spine is known in chiropractic as a “vertebral subluxation”. A chiropractor is the only practitioner trained to correct vertebral subluxations.

Chiropractic care is not a cure or treatment for insomnia. Insomnia is the result (or symptom) of a problem or series of problems. It is not the cause. Whilst there are many factors which can contribute to a poor night’s sleep, sleep disturbances are ultimately nervous system controlled events. As such using chiropractic care to restore function to the “master control system” would be a wise and natural first action to rectify the cause of disturbed sleep.

Optimise Your Rest

Raising your health levels by optimising your rest is another essential action. Having a top quality mattress which works well with your own body is vital. But how do you find the best one for you?

As every individual has a unique spine and unique nervous system it is essential to try your mattress out before investing in a good night’s rest. You could go around a few friends’ houses and try out theirs. Or camp out for a couple of days at the local mattress centre! But here’s a better solution:

IKEA have OVER 15 different mattresses in their SULTAN range each with a 25 year guarantee. So there is plenty of choice and they are assured quality. And you can take them home for a 90 day trial!

If the one you buy doesn’t work for you after a couple of months, YOU CAN TAKE IT BACK! So if it’s too hard, too soft, not helping your spine or anything else YOU HAVE 90 DAYS TO CHANGE IT!

As far as we are concerned it’s a win all round, so after your spinal check, speak to an IKEA assistant.

Any ? Please ask. Full testimonials and further reading at www.lifechiropractic.co.uk. LIFE Chiropractic, 552 Durham Road, GATESHEAD, NE9 6HX T: 0191 4911006

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