As information grows about how physiotherapy serves public health beyond correcting lower back pain, rotator cuff injuries, and tennis elbow (et cetera), people are coming to recognize its unexpected application in helping with a number of conditions. One such condition that you have heard about, as you perform an online search for “physiotherapy for insomnia” is how the discipline can be employed to treat the disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. As someone who lives with the struggle you are leaving no stone unturned so that you can come to enjoy a nightly slumber without depending on medications exclusively or as a supplement to treatment. If located in the Burnaby, Greater Vancouver BC area you can begin your journey towards a better night’s rest (every night) by booking your first appointment here, or read ahead first for further insight.
Musculoskeletal Issues That May Contribute to Insomnia Why Our Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy Clinic is Where to Come for Help
Musculoskeletal Causes or Contributors to Insomnia
While most commonly associated with mental health concerns, there are musculoskeletal conditions that can be related to sleepless nights. These underlying problems can cause insomnia through direct pain and discomfort, making it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position. Conditions include the likes of chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and restless leg syndrome (RLS). They lead to and can be worsened by insomnia, creating a bidirectional relationship where pain and poor sleep feed into each other, resulting in a vicious cycle that compromises your ability to work/study, participate in activities, socialize, and function as a human being.
How Our Clinic Will Help
Without getting into the specifics of each (we will explain treatment thoroughly in-person), we can tell you here and now that our full-service clinic offers the most complete suite of physiotherapy-based insomnia treatments in Greater Vancouver. Acupuncture and dry-needling are primary treatments that you will likely receive at our clinic. but your assessment may also lead to the prescription of massage, modalities, and/or chiropractic treatments too. We even have a cognitive behavioral therapy counselor on staff who may assist with anxiety and stress.
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- Physiotherapy for Anxiety, Stress, and Mental Health
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