Can a Chiropractor help with your Sleep Apnea?

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There are a few well-known treatments for sleep apnea, such as the CPAP machine or the various types of positive air machines, such as bipap and apap. Some find relief with it, but many people just can’t get used to the feeling of wearing a mask in bed, and the noise is irritating, too. Surgeries are usually considered the last option for sleep apnea patients due to the long recovery time and the fact that it isn’t always successful. There are also unconventional treatments, one of which involves seeing a chiropractor.


The medical community usually frowns upon chiropractic. But a large proportion of the population has found their services invaluable and couldn’t do without them. I have known people who take their children to them at an early age to start treatments. So, chiropractic does provide an important service to many people. But can they help with sleep apnea?

I have read that one person found relief from sleep apnea by having his neck curvature adjusted. Others have claimed that they can open up the mouth’s airway by stimulating the nervous system. A chiropractor could also treat the muscles in the neck.

I haven’t read any conclusive evidence that a chiropractor can help with sleep apnea, but if you are interested, you might want to talk to one yourself.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 6, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Hi! Thanks for posting this article. It's very informative. I am seeing a chiropractor and so far it's helpful for me to get a very good sleep.


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  2. David StillwagonSeptember 6, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks for the comment
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