Problems in your spine cause problems in your brain. This disruption can cause problems in your sleep. When the spine is misaligned, it irritates nerves leading them to be too excited or suppressed. These nerve irritations interfere with the body’s ability to relax and regulate functions like sleep. Problems with your nerves contribute to issues such as insomnia or restless sleep.

Poor Sleep Quality

In addition to nerve interference, misalignments can cause chronic pain or tension in your neck, back, and shoulders. Pain in these areas can prevent people from finding a comfortable sleeping position, tossing and turning throughout the night. This can result in poor quality sleep. Poor sleep results in longer time to heal and increased pain.

Improve Your Sleep Quality

Restriction in the spine can also affect the central nervous system, particularly the balance between the fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest responses. When the spine is out of alignment, it can stimulate nerves, keeping the body in a state of heightened stress, which makes it harder to relax and fall asleep. Addressing these spinal problems through chiropractic can restore balance, reduce pain and improve sleep quality.

If you or someone you know is having trouble with their sleep, consider making an appointment.