Osteopathy for Insomnia

Insomnia has a high prevalence in the adult population, difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night or the inability to get back to sleep after waking up are the symptoms of insomnia. Consequentially sufferers will find they feel tired and irritable during the day as well as have difficulty concentrating. The negative effects may adversely affect your ability to carry out normal everyday activities or may even disrupt your work. 

Studies have shown that sleep plays a vital part in fending off disease and illnesses. Although the odd night’s sleep will not harm your health, long term sleep disruption can have a profound effect on physical and mental wellbeing, with a lack of sleep being linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.

Common causes of insomnia include mental health factors (stress, anxiety and depression), too much noise, uncomfortable surroundings such as a hot or cold room or an uncomfortable mattress, dietary factors including caffeine, nicotine or alcohol consumption. Shift work, jet lag and certain illnesses are also known to be frequent causes. 

Osteopathy sessions offered at the Holborn, Beckenham or central London sites can help you to identify underlying reasons you may be suffering from insomnia. Detailed and helpful advice will be offered by your professional osteopath to assist you to manage the problems leading to your insomnia. 

Physical osteopathy sessions are a great tool to promote relaxation through stretching, massage or strengthening of muscles. Due to the gentle nature of the treatments, the nervous system is not overstimulated as not to exacerbate symptoms further. Any symptoms of pain which could be contributing to your restlessness can be dealt with during the sessions with a focus on a complete holistic approach of musculoskeletal, neurological and vascular systems to provide optimal health and restore correct biomechanics which may otherwise by interfering with sleep patterns. 

The London Osteopathy clinics are also able to offer pilates and sports massage sessions which can further help ease symptoms of insomnia, your clinician will discuss your suitability for these sessions following your initial assessment.