The Blair Chiropractic Technique Can Help with Sleep Disturbances

Sleep disturbances plague so many people that they are considered common. Many people who suffer from sleep conditions just get used to them and try to live with them. 

Even if they are common, sleep disturbances are not normal—and certainly not healthy. Lack of quality sleep puts a person at risk for a host of more serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. Not only that, but it makes getting through the day all that much more difficult. Sleep problems wreak havoc on your home life and work life. 

There are a few things people may try when suffering from sleep disturbances: medications, cutting down on caffeine, a change in bedtime habits, counseling, or exercising to the point of exhaustion are just a few things people will try to improve sleep. One treatment few people think of is upper cervical care. That’s a shame, as research reveals upper cervical care shows great promise in treating a variety of sleep conditions. 

The Importance of the Upper Cervical Spine

The upper cervical spine consists of the uppermost seven vertebrae. These vertebrae begin at the base of the skull and go down through the neck. This is the most vital area of the spine. It protects the spinal cord where it connects to the brainstem, and is in close proximity to vital clusters of nerves and vessels that are essential to all of the body’s functions. 

The upper cervical spine carries the weight of the head and is responsible for the movement of the head and neck. The atlas (C1) and axis (C2) are the top two vertebrae; they make it possible for you to turn and swivel your head.  

Unfortunately, the upper cervical spine is also the most vulnerable part of the spinal cord. It is prone to injury from any accidents, jolts, or injuries to the head and neck area. In addition, poor posture or even a bad mattress can cause traumas that injure this part of the spine, causing vertebrae to shift out of alignment. Even minute misalignments can cause us to unconsciously shift our posture to compensate, which puts undue stress on the rest of our vertebrae, joints, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Inflammation and swelling compress nerves and vessels—many health problems can be traced back to minor misalignment of the upper cervical spine, including the regulation of sleep.

How the Blair Chiropractic Technique Can Help with Sleep Disturbances

The Blair Chiropractic Technique is a modern chiropractic technique that focuses on the health of the upper cervical spine. The technique combines high-level technology with expert manual corrections for more gentle adjustments that require fewer office visits and hold longer. 

At Advance Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, our upper cervical specialist is among the most elite specialists in Northern California. Dr. Noah Kaplan is a board-certified member of the Blair Chiropractic Society, and he treats sleep disturbances by using the Blair Chiropractic Technique.  

Our office is the only office in Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay area to have state-of-the-art  Cone Beam computed tomography (CBCT). This advanced 3D diagnostic tool allows Dr. Kaplan to better visualize your unique anatomy so that adjustments are more precise.

The Blair technique utilizes a gentler touch than traditional chiropractic techniques; there are no jarring pulls and twists. Instead, Dr. Kaplan uses low-pressure movements in strategic places to gently coax the spine into proper alignment. This alleviates the inflammation and allows nerves to function optimally, restoring communication that regulates sleep and related processes. 

Don’t let sleep disturbances interfere with your daily activities. Contact Dr. Kaplan to see if upper cervical treatment will benefit you. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.