We’ve recently had some patients come into Rassel-Daigneault Holistic Health Center to get help with a condition that some may not automatically associate with chiropractic: sleep apnea. Defined as a sleep disorder that interrupts sleep, sleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans.
We can help you get the sleep you need
People with this condition may experience symptoms such as:
- Chronic snoring
- Heart problems
- High blood pressure
- Irritability
- Memory problems
- Sleepiness during the day
An Affliction of All Ages
You might think that only adults are affected by this disorder, but we’ve helped many people get the rest they need.
Just recently, a young girl came to us for help with her sleep apnea. She was scheduled for a surgery that would remove tissue from her throat to allow better breathing at night. We asked them to give us a couple of weeks before resorting to surgery, but we saw results even quicker than that!
Avoiding Serious Surgery
In just two adjustments over the course of a couple of days, this little girl’s sleep apnea went away completely. The surgery was cancelled. Because there’s the potential for any surgery to be life-threatening, we were happy to help her avoid it through natural, safe chiropractic care.
We’ve found that our sleep apnea patients usually have something out of alignment in their spine. When your neck is in the wrong position, pressure is put on your respiratory system, making it hard to breathe.
Sleep Better to Live Better
Another patient told us recently that within four weeks of care, her husband was happy to report that she was breathing better at night and not making the usual noises she used to during sleep. For patients who are experiencing sleep apnea, chiropractic is a miracle. Just by correcting the alignment of the neck to get proper air flow, you can sleep and live your life again!