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Sleep disorders are common. Today, for example, more than half a million people with a sleep disorder are known to the family doctor!
A sleep disorder is 1.5 times more common in women than in men. There are several types of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. Insomnia is also a sleep disorder, even the most common one.
In this article, we talk more about insomnia, its causes and how a chiropractor can help with this condition.
When you suffer from insomnia, you have difficulty falling asleep and often lie awake for a long time before falling asleep. Moreover, you may wake up during the night and lie awake for longer periods of time. Also, waking up early and not getting back to sleep at all is a common complaint in people with insomnia.
We speak of insomnia when you suffer from sleep interruptions at least three times a week. When this lasts longer than three months, it is chronic insomnia. Reduced sleep quality means you are often tired or sleepy during the day and have impaired concentration.
This causes reduced responsiveness, for example, which can be dangerous while driving.
The counterpart of a sleep disorder is habitual sleep. Some people only need six hours of sleep, where others need 10 hours of sleep. On average, people sleep about eight hours a night.
Sufficient sleep quantity does not mean good sleep quality. In other words, if you sleep enough, it doesn’t necessarily mean you get enough rest. After all, everyone lies awake from time to time or can’t sleep well because of tension.
If you feel fit enough during the day, you will rest sufficiently.
Insomnia can have several causes. Tension or stress due to busyness and not enough relaxation can quickly cause sleep problems. Physical complaints such as having to urinate (often) at night, coughing or pain interrupt the night, so you don’t get enough rest.
Also, psychological complaints such as anxiety and depression often cause insomnia.
Another cause of insomnia is a disruption of the day and night rhythms, which can be caused by irregular working hours, jet lag, going to sleep too late or by inhibiting the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain. The release of this hormone occurs only in the evening. Under the influence of (blue) light, this release is inhibited. This does not help falling asleep.
Getting insufficient sleep affects your daily life. If you sleep poorly, you are more likely to be tired during the day. Some consequences affect you now, while others will only manifest themselves in the long term.
Short-term effects include difficulty concentrating, poor mood, being emotional more quickly or having reduced responsiveness, which can cause accidents.
Long-term consequences include a greater chance of developing dementia, depression or cardiovascular disease. In short, insomnia is not at all innocent. The consequences can be dire!
Insomnia is often a disruption of the neurological system. You may choose to take medication to reduce the symptoms of insomnia. In our view, however, that is not the intention. From your body you have received signals that something is not right.
We at TOPCHIRO therefore believe it is better to address the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms it results in.
A chiropractor looks for the cause of insomnia. In fact, a problem in the neck can also cause sleep problems. Disruptions and blockages will be removed using pressure techniques. Thus, we create conditions in which the body can repair itself.
You can already do a number of things yourself to combat insomnia. Try to keep a rhythm where you go to bed at the same time every day and get up at the same time. It is also better not to drink alcohol before going to sleep.
In addition, it is important to avoid blue light before bedtime, such as using a smartphone.
Are you suffering from insomnia? The chiropractors at TOPCHIRO are ready to help you resolve your symptoms as quickly as possible.
Have questions about the treatment or would you like to make an appointment? Then contact us!