Sleep Your Way to Spinal Health!

Sleeping used to be simple. You climbed into bed, pulled up the covers and closed your eyes. Today, it takes a consulting firm to figure out all the choices—conventional mattress or air, posturpedic or tempurpedic, ergonomic pillow or Scandinavian goose down?

And what about sleeping positions?
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It turns out they have names, and they can even reveal aspects of your personality. A whopping 41 percent of us sleep curled on our sides holding a pillow, the “fetal” position, indicating a shy and sensitive personality. Those who sleep straight on their backs, in the “soldier” position, tend to be quiet and reserved. Many people sleep on their side—the so-called “log” position. This popular position shows a small degree of insecurity and stress.
The least healthy position, the face down “freefall” position, is used by 6.5 percent of people who tend to have "a brash and gregarious exterior," although this confident front hides a nervous personality who responds badly to personal criticism.

Unassuming, good listeners and outgoing folk usually adopt the “starfish “position—on the back with outstretched arms and legs.

And, as for pillows, blankets and mattresses, for a truly unbiased opinion, ask us for recommendations for the best sleeping equipment.

Dr. Dougherty Asks some important questions of interest to Baldwinsville residents - Chiropractor Baldwinsville Dr. Dougherty Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between maintenance, prevention and wellness?
Maintenance chiropractic care is an attempt to keep a dynamic, ever-changing and adapting organism (you) in a static relationship with your environment. Preventive chiropractic care is mostly about early detection. Wellness chiropractic care is an attempt to optimize our health and be all that you were designed to be.