When dealing with sleep-related complications, adults often do one of two things: shrug it off and continue to struggle or resort to sleep medication as a quick solution, whether prescription or over the counter. However, not everyone is okay with no resolution, and not everyone wants to rely on medication to help them get a better night’s rest.
The good news is, you may not have to. At Recovery Lab, we have wellness services capable of helping balance your body’s natural 24-hour clock, improving your energy levels, and supporting your nightly sleep.
Common Types of Sleeping Issues
There are several types of sleeping-related problems people may experience.
For instance, some folks may have trouble falling asleep at night. Others might fall asleep no problem, but struggle with waking up multiple times in the night. Some people experience both. Meanwhile, there are those who sleep enough or even more than enough yet still struggle to feel well-rested.
Why Some People Never Feel Well-Rested After Sleeping
Not feeling well-rested after sleeping is often the result of a disrupted sleep cycle, lack of deep sleep, or not getting enough REM sleep.
While the latter may necessitate professional medical diagnosis and treatment, sometimes the causes are within our control if they’re tied to high stress, an irregular sleep schedule, a poor sleep environment, late-night scrolling, an overconsumption of caffeine, or hormonal imbalances.
Signs You’re Lacking in Sleep Quality
Even if you’re getting enough sleep each night, you may still feel like you’re not “getting enough.” This may signify a lack of sleep quality.
Specific signs of poor sleep quality include:
- Feeling groggy upon waking
- Recurring headaches
- Brain fog and forgetfulness
- Poor reaction time
- Difficulty concentrating
- Anxiety or irritability
- Reduced physical performance
- Under-eye darkness or puffiness
- Frequent sickness
The Importance of Sleep Quality
Not only is the quantity of sleep you receive important, but the quality of your sleep matters too. And it goes way beyond simply feeling well-rested and energized.
When you get proper quality of sleep, this can improve cognition and memory, muscle growth and tissue repair, immune system function, hormone balance (including hunger hormones),metabolism, and physical performance and coordination.
How Wellness Services Can Support Better Rest
Whether you have difficulty falling asleep due to chronic pain or genuinely feel like you never feel properly rested for no known reason, Recovery Lab’s wellness services may be able to help.
If chronic pain or muscle soreness is your reason for poor sleep, try percussion therapy or cupping. Those experiencing anxiety or stress as a source of their sleep issues, on the other hand, may want to try red light therapy or cryotherapy.
Many of our wellness services can also regulate your body’s clock and balance certain hormones to help your body “know” when it’s time to rest and stay rested.
Eager to learn more about the services we offer and how they can help support a healthy sleep cycle and better energy throughout the day? Call our wellness clinic today to learn more.
