Just a PSA the clocks change tomorrow!
But before you reach for another pair of earplugs or banish your partner to the couch, let's talk about what that nightly sawing sound might really be telling you.
Snoring isn't just a sleep annoyance – it's often your nervous system crying for help.
When your upper cervical spine (the top of your neck) is misaligned, it can affect the nerves that control your airway muscles, tongue position, and breathing patterns. Your nervous system struggles to properly coordinate the muscles needed for clear, quiet breathing during sleep.
What's really happening:
Nerve interference disrupts proper muscle coordination
Airways become more likely to collapse during sleep
Your nervous system can't regulate breathing patterns optimally
Poor sleep quality affects entire nervous system recovery
So why is snoring a concern? Chronic snoring often indicates your nervous system is stuck in a stress state, even during sleep. This means poor recovery, disrupted hormone production, and your body never fully entering the restorative sleep phases it desperately needs.
Many of our patients notice significant improvements in their sleep quality (and their partner's peace!) after gentle upper cervical adjustments.
When your nervous system can properly coordinate breathing, everyone sleeps better!
Your snoring might be your body's way of asking for nervous system support. Are you listening?
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Dr. Taylor MacLean
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