CAN I TREAT INSOMNIA BY PHYSIOTHERAPY ?

CAN I TREAT INSOMNIA BY PHYSIOTHERAPY? Insomnia is an inability to sleep even when one is tired and due for sleep. It happens when one keeps rolling from one side of the bed to the other with eyes opened but unable to sleep. It is not determined by the number of hours of sleep, but rather, by an individual’s ability to sleep long enough.

Insomnia is a symptom not a disorder by itself, the normal time for sleep is from 4-10 hours.

Insomnia is characterized by a variety of factors:

1. Depression

2. stress or anxiety.

3. Medical conditions.

4. Medications.

5. Poor sleep habits.

6. Irregular sleep schedules.

  Here are (3) symptoms of Insomnia.

1.  Difficulty going to sleep

2.  Waking up early and finding it hard to go back to sleep.

3. Finding it hard to take a nap during the day, even when you feel tired.

What causes Insomnia?

Here is a breakdown of potential causes of insomnia

1. Firstly, Psychological factors such as trauma, stress and anxiety and a person’s

   Mental health condition.

2. Secondly, Lifestyle factors such as caffeine, alcohol and nicotine consumption.

3. In addition, lack of physical activity not getting enough exercise during the day.

Female insomnia can also be caused by

•  Pregnancy and child birth.
• Menopause

   There are (2) types of insomnia

1. Acute insomnia: this is often triggered by stress or a

  specific event. This can last for a few days or weeks.

2. Chronic insomnia: this can be as a result of an underlying issue. It lasts for over a month.

       How can insomnia be treated?

We can treat Insomnia with the aid of physiotherapy through:

1. Cold therapy

2. Relaxation techniques.

3. Light therapy

4. Medications: people sometimes use medication in addition to therapy etc

We at Effective Physiotherapy and Fitness Clinic would like to help you

Get back to sleeping when you want to. And not having to deal with sleeplessness?

Visit us today at Effective Physiotherapy and Fitness Clinic as we help you overcome insomnia and get your rest back.

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