Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that is characterized by persistent difficulty in falling asleep.
Although there are several different degrees of insomnia, about three types of insomnia have been clearly identified: transient, acute, and chronic
Transient insomnia lasts from days to weeks. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, or by stress. Its consequences - sleepiness and impaired judgement - are similar to those of sleep deprivation. If this form of insomnia continues to occur from time to time, the insomnia is classified as intermittent.
Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months
Chronic insomnia lasts from months to years. It can be caused by another disorder, or it can be a primary disorder. Its effects can vary according to its causes. They might include sleepiness, muscular fatigue, and/or mental fatigue; but people with chronic insomnia often show increased alertness.
Some factors leading to insomnia include physical changes during menopause, an overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it. Insomnia can be common after the loss of a loved one, even years or decades after the death, if they have not gone through the grieving process. Overall, however, symptoms and the degree of severity affects different people differently, depending on their mental health, physical condition, and attitude or personality
Without the daily restorative of sleep, life takes on a raw edge -a feeling that millions know all too well. Chiropractic, in combination with complementary and alternative therapies, has proven effective in diagnosing sleep disorders and delivering treatments that offer the promise of a better night's sleep.
Dr Adam Meredith has had great success with insomnia treatment. North Sydney residents who have difficulty sleeping have available to them a chiropractor with years of experience literally at their back door.
Adam said that not many people would consider visiting a Chiropractor for sleep issues but the holistic approach taken to treatment of patients covers a lot more than back pain.
“Sleep disorders are prevalent and often disabling, but most are diagnosable and effectively treatable using chiropractic applications," says Adam. "Sleep is one of the most important functions of the brain. The ability of the nervous system to regulate sensory input is considered a prerequisite to sleep. Specific areas of the brain change in their function to prevent transmission of sensory information that might keep us awake”. Adam added that “Patients suffering from pain or other sensory conditions that contribute to a continual activation of the brain may have difficulty sleeping."
Adam tells us that many patients do not tell their clinicians that they suffer from sleep disorders, but it is very common for patients to advise him that they sleep much better after being treated for a variety of conditions not usually associated with sleep deprivation.
If you are suffering from any sort of sleep issues phone Adam at his North Sydney Clinic for an appointment to get you on the way to the good nights sleep you deserve
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