The impact of chiropractic care on quality of life, which encompasses various aspects including sleep quality, has been methodically investigated. Thomas & Greenwald (2018) suggested that spinal manipulative therapy, a common chiropractic treatment, can promote relaxation of the mind and non-rapid eye movement sleep, ultimately improving sleep quality. Additionally, significant reductions in crying and increased total sleep were observed in infants after the onset of chiropractic care (Leach, 2002). A research by Holm et al. (2021) on the effect of chiropractic care on infantile colic has also revealed improvements in hours of sleep and contentment, further highlighting the potential benefits of chiropractic care on sleep in infants.
Moreover, chiropractic management are associated with reduced nocturia and increased sleep continuity in patients with overactive bladder, indicating its potential to positively influence sleep patterns (Cooperstein et al., 2014). Alcantara et al. (2018), whilst investigating the quality of life and visit-specific satisfaction of pregnant women under chiropractic care, reported positive outcomes and demonstrated the potential for chiropractic care to contribute to sleep quality as well as overall well-being.
In conclusion, chiropractic care are proven to have a positive impact on sleep quality across different age groups and conditions, emphasising its potential as a nonpharmacological approach to improving sleep. Further research in this area could provide additional insights into the specific mechanisms through which chiropractic care influences sleep quality, contributing to the development of tailored interventions for individuals experiencing sleep disturbances.
Sincerely
Dr. Kevin Ivins
References
Alcantara, J., Nazarenko, A., Ohm, J., & Alcantara, J. (2018). The use of the patient reported outcomes measurement information system and the rand vsq9 to measure the quality of life and visit-specific satisfaction of pregnant patients under chiropractic care utilizing the webster technique. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(1), 90-98. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0162
Cooperstein, R., Lisi, A., & Burd, A. (2014). Chiropractic management of pubic symphysis shear dysfunction in a patient with overactive bladder. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 13(2), 81-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2014.06.003
Holm, L., Jarbøl, D., Christensen, H., Søndergaard, J., & Hestbæk, L. (2021). The effect of chiropractic care on infantile colic: results from a single-blind randomised controlled trial. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-021-00371-8
Leach, R. (2002). Differential compliance instrument in the treatment of infantile colic: a report of two cases. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 25(1), 58-62. https://doi.org/10.1067/mmt.2002.120416
Thomas, A. and Greenwald, B. (2018). Nonpharmacological management of sleep disturbances after traumatic brain injury. Neurorehabilitation, 43(3), 355-360. https://doi.org/10.3233/nre-182535
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