Better Sleep Starts With a Healthy Nervous System at in Post Falls, Idaho

Better Sleep Starts With a Healthy Nervous System at in Post Falls, Idaho

Every year when Daylight Saving Time rolls around, we all feel it. That one hour shift can throw off your routine, your energy, and especially your sleep. Around the same time, National Sleep Health Day reminds us how important quality sleep really is for healing, focus, mood, and overall health.

What many people do not realize is that sleep struggles are often connected to how well your nervous system is functioning.

Communication Between the Brain and the Body

Your spine protects your spinal cord, which is the main communication pathway between your brain and your body. Every signal that controls movement, breathing, heart rate, muscle tone, and relaxation travels through this system.

Sleep is heavily controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which has two main branches:

• The sympathetic nervous system, which keeps you alert, focused, and ready to respond.
• The parasympathetic nervous system, which allows your body to rest, recover, and sleep.

In order to fall asleep and stay asleep, your body must be able to shift into that parasympathetic, restorative state.

But when there is stress on the spine, joint restriction, or abnormal tension patterns, it can increase irritation and noise within the nervous system. This can make it harder for the brain to fully “power down.” Instead of smoothly transitioning into rest mode, the body may stay slightly alert, even when you are physically tired.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Sleep 

Chiropractic care with our doctors at Aligned Family Chiropractic focuses on improving alignment and supporting healthy nervous system function. When the body is moving better and communicating clearly, it is often easier to relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep. Many of our patients have even noticed they sleep more deeply and wake up feeling more refreshed once they are consistent with their care!

Sleep is not a luxury. It is a foundation for healing and long term health. If the time change has you feeling out of sync or you have been struggling with sleep for a while, it may be time to look at the bigger picture. Supporting your spine could be one important piece of better rest. 

Call Aligned Family Chiropractic To Help You Sleep

If you have been struggling with your sleep, Dr. Wheeler and Dr. Hall can help at Aligned Family Chiropractic. Call us at 208-981-0093 to schedule an appointment in Post Falls, ID or visit our website at Home – Chiropractor Post Falls ID | Aligned Health Clinic to learn more about how chiropractic care can benefit you!