SLEEP ISSUES
What Your Poor Sleep Is Telling You
Struggling to fall asleep, waking up through the night, or feeling exhausted despite a full night in bed? These aren’t just sleep problems — they’re signs of nervous system dysregulation.
Sleep is not passive. It’s an active, coordinated state of repair and recalibration. If your body doesn’t feel safe, supported, or balanced, sleep will be one of the first things to suffer.
Why Sleep Issues Happens
Whether it’s insomnia, restless nights, or poor sleep quality, most patterns stem from a disrupted stress-recovery cycle. Sleep issues often involve:
-
An overactive sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous system
-
Chronic pain, tension, or postural stress disrupting rest
-
Imbalanced breathing patterns that affect oxygenation and relaxation
-
Unresolved emotional stress or past trauma
-
Hormonal dysregulation (cortisol, melatonin, thyroid)
-
Inflammation or blood sugar instability
Sleep is the outcome of how your body feels and functions during the day. The more aligned your system is, the easier sleep becomes.
Types of Sleep Disturbances
Dr. Marcin helps patients identify what’s behind their sleep challenges — because solving it requires knowing where the system is breaking down. Common patterns include:
-
Difficulty falling asleep from heightened mental or physical tension
-
Frequent night waking due to blood sugar dips, pain, or nervous system alerts
-
Early morning waking tied to cortisol imbalances or jaw tension
-
Non-restorative sleep despite long hours in bed
-
Sleep impacted by pain (especially neck, jaw, or back-related)
Each of these has a different root — and requires a different approach.
How Chiropractic Care Addresses Sleep
Improving sleep requires more than sleep hygiene tips — it requires recalibrating the systems that control rest, repair, and perception of safety. Dr. Marcin’s approach may include:
-
Chiropractic adjustments to reduce spinal tension and improve nervous system signaling
-
Breathing retraining to shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic states
-
Jaw and upper neck release techniques for those holding tension at night
-
Postural strategies to reduce stress on the spine and improve relaxation
-
Stress education and body-based regulation tools for sustainable change
The body wants to sleep but it needs the right environment, signals, and support to do so.
Dr. Marcin’s Perspective
You don’t “make” yourself sleep — you create the conditions that allow it to happen. Dr. Marcin works with patients to remove the barriers their body is facing, so sleep can return as a natural, restorative rhythm — not a nightly struggle.
Respond to the Signal.
Healing your sleep issues holistically starts with taking the first step.
Good Health Society
Learn to understand and care for your body with expert-led programs designed to build lasting strength, resilience, and healing from within. Explore guides and courses created in collaboration with top clinicians.
Roots Health Clinic
Get hands-on support with care that addresses the root cause of your sleep issues. Book a visit with Dr. Marcin to begin recovery and restore long-term function through expert chiropractic and nervous system-based care.
Start a Conversation
Reach out to Dr. Marcin and his team directly for international care, speaking engagements, expert collaborations, corporate wellness, and other topics. Open to both virtual and in-person opportunities.
FAQ's
Can chiropractic care help with sleep problems?
Yes. By reducing physical tension, improving spinal alignment, and calming the nervous system, chiropractic care can help the body shift into a more restful, parasympathetic state — essential for quality sleep.
Why do I wake up multiple times during the night?
Frequent night waking may be related to nervous system overactivity, blood sugar drops, pain, or breathing dysfunction. Addressing these root issues can improve sleep continuity and depth.
What does my posture or spinal alignment have to do with sleep?
Poor posture, especially in the neck and upper back, can lead to muscle tension, restricted breathing, or nerve pressure — all of which may affect sleep quality or trigger night-time discomfort.
How does stress affect sleep?
Chronic stress activates the fight-or-flight response, which makes it difficult for the brain and body to fully “switch off.” This leads to trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up refreshed.
What role does breathing play in sleep quality?
Breathing affects nervous system regulation, oxygen delivery, and muscle tension. Shallow or dysfunctional breathing can keep the body in a hyper-alert state and interrupt deep, restorative sleep.