Sleep and Chiropractic Care at Structure Integrative Healthcare
Sleep is a critical time when the body recharges, heals itself, and maintains hormonal balance—far beyond simply resting your eyes. Yet many adults in Naperville struggle with issues like trouble falling asleep, tossing and turning through the night, or waking with muscle stiffness and fatigue. Some even share that they start their day with headaches or neck pain, leaving them drained before the morning really begins.
How Spinal Alignment Impacts Sleep Quality
Deep, restorative sleep begins with a balanced and regulated nervous system. The Meric system outlines how spinal segments relate to various body systems, highlighting the spine’s impact on overall function, including sleep. The upper cervical region interacts closely with the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in calming the body’s stress response and encouraging a shift into recovery mode.
Misalignments here may irritate the nerve, keeping the body wired and preventing restorative sleep. Chiropractic adjustments restore balance, ease tension, and help the nervous system return to a calmer state, allowing for genuine rest.
An Individualized Approach to Care
Every patient’s sleep challenge is unique, which is why each care plan is tailored to suit their individual needs. Dr. Cortney performs gentle cervical adjustments that often help release tension and improve vagus nerve function, while mid-back adjustments may improve breathing and relaxation. Whether stress, posture, or pain is driving the problem, chiropractic works with your body to reset its natural rhythm.
Lifestyle Tips That Reinforce Rest
Alongside chiropractic care, we encourage simple strategies that strengthen sleep quality:
- Choosing a pillow that supports the neck
- Keeping screens out of the bedroom
- Stretching or light movement before bed
- Dimming lights to signal the brain it’s time to rest
These everyday changes build on the effects of adjustments, helping patients enjoy nights that leave them energized for the day ahead.
Get the Sound Slumber You Need
If you’re tired of restless nights, Structure Integrative Healthcare can help. Book an appointment today and start experiencing the deep rest your body craves.
