Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and has many possible causes. It can result from mineral or amino acid deficiency, such as lack of calcium or tryptophan. When these vital nutrients are taken before bed, they can help your muscles and nerves to relax and help you enjoy a good night's sleep.
Insomnia is often due to an increase in stress which then causes the vertebrae in the upper neck to go out of alignment. If you miss one night's sleep, your neck will go out, preventing you from sleeping the next night, which may lead to chronic insomnia. Therefore, it is important to have your neck adjusted as soon as possible after missing a night's sleep.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA is a disorder characterized by bouts of continuous interrupted breathing throughout the night. Apnea can be due to a narrowing of the space between the bones in the nose. Dr. Rettner can treat this disorder with a highly effective chiropractic procedure called "the nasal specific, " which gently opens the nasal passages and allows for freer breathing throughout the night.
Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder, affects both sexes equally and can be hereditary. It causes a defect in the brain's ability to send correct signals to the central nervous system. A narcoleptic can fall asleep in an instant at any time, during any activity, and then just as suddenly wake up.
Gastroesophageal Reflux is a disorder where the patient wakes from sleep with a sour taste in the mouth or burning discomfort in the chest (heartburn).
It is more common in those over 40 years of age and can lead to other medical problems if not treated.
Restless Leg Syndrome is a sleep disorder which makes many people feel an uncomfortable, not always painful, sensation deep in their thighs, calves and/or feet just before falling asleep. They're awakened many times during the night with jerks and twitches of the leg muscles. This disorder affects middle-aged men and woman equally.
Dr. Rettner offers holistic solutions for these and other related sleep disorders.