Natural Insomnia Treatment in Clearwater, FL
Insomnia can take a toll on the body. Fortunately, whether it’s a new condition or you’ve been having trouble sleeping for a while, chiropractic care can help.
Family Life Chiropractic offers natural insomnia treatment among our alternative health services. Find out how we can treat your sleep problems here.
What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep.
The condition can be short or long-term and may be experienced intermittently. Acute sleep problems usually last one night or a few weeks. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, occurs at least three nights a week for more than three months.
Insomnia can cause changes in your behavior or mood and make it difficult to concentrate or remember things. In the long run, lack of sleep can negatively affect your immune system, leading to other health issues.
What Causes Insomnia?
Most insomnia cases are psychological or emotional in nature, such as depression, stress, or anxiety. Our chiropractor, Dr. Jere, finds that other common causes also include:
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Allergies
- Nutritional imbalance
- Vitamin B deficiency
- Mineral deficiency
- Overactive nervous system
How to Treat Insomnia Naturally
Chiropractic care helps insomnia by treating the root of the issue.
While Dr. Jere’s personalized treatment plan will depend on the cause of your sleep problems, they typically include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional counseling, and ergonomic tips. Your consultation also consists of a health evaluation, a diagnostic chiropractic exam, and answers to your questions.
Some of the benefits of natural insomnia treatment include:
- Treat chronic pain – Chiropractic adjustments realign the vertebrae of the spine, improving blood flow and boosting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Whether you’re suffering from chronic pain or an injury, spinal manipulation will reduce your pain by treating it at the source.
- Help alleviate stress – Stress can affect your body and immune system. Dr. Jere may prescribe at-home exercises to help you work out your anxieties and relieve muscle tension. Chiropractic adjustment can also help strengthen your immune system, thereby reducing stress.
- Recommend lifestyle changes – Dr. Jere can offer advice about your environment and recommend lifestyle changes to help you sleep better.
How to Prevent Insomnia
Sleep disorders are usually the result of preventable health conditions. If you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep at night, here are several changes you can make:
- Exercise regularly, but not right before bed
- Avoid taking naps throughout the day
- Avoid caffeine in the afternoon, evening, or before bed
- Eat an early dinner before 6 pm and avoid heavy meals
- Get up and go to bed at the same time each day
- Avoid screens an hour before bed, as the blue light from screens can make it hard to fall asleep
- Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature, and make your bedroom as dark as possible when you’re ready for bed
Contact Our Chiropractor in Clearwater, FL
If you suffer from sleep problems, schedule an appointment with our Clearwater chiropractor today! With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jere offers relief from insomnia and other health issues.
Call 727-447-4647 or contact us online to learn more.