Sleep and the Nervous System

A good night’s sleep does more than make you feel rested — it’s when your body repairs, resets, and restores balance.
But for many people, quality sleep is hard to come by.

If you find yourself tossing, turning, or waking up tired, your nervous system may be part of the problem.

At Body Traxx Chiropractic in Pflugerville, we focus on the connection between your spine, nervous system, and rest, helping your body find the calm it needs to truly recover each night.

How the Nervous System Impacts Sleep

Your nervous system is your body’s control center. It manages your breathing, heart rate, hormones, and — most importantly — your ability to relax.

When stress, posture issues, or spinal misalignments interfere with nerve function, your body may stay in a “fight or flight” mode long after the day is done.

That can lead to:

  • 💤 Difficulty falling asleep
  • 😣 Restless or light sleep
  • 🌙 Waking up during the night
  • 😴 Fatigue even after 8 hours in bed
  • 💭 Racing thoughts at bedtime

A constantly alert nervous system can’t shift easily into deep, restorative rest — the kind your body and mind need to recharge.

 

The Chiropractic Connection

The spine protects and supports the nervous system, housing the spinal cord and nerves that influence every organ, muscle, and system — including those that regulate sleep.

Gentle Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce nerve interference, improving communication between your brain and body.
When that connection is clear, the body can:
✅ Relax more naturally
✅ Balance sleep-related hormones like melatonin
✅ Improve circulation and oxygen flow
✅ Release stored tension

Chiropractic Care doesn’t “treat” insomnia — it helps the nervous system return to balance, giving your body the ability to rest the way it was designed to.

Natural Ways to Improve Sleep Quality

To support healthy sleep patterns, try adding these habits along with regular Chiropractic Care:

  • 🌙 Keep a consistent bedtime and wake time
  • 📵 Limit screens at least 30 minutes before bed
  • 🧘‍♀️ Use gentle stretching or breathing exercises before sleep
  • 🕯️ Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool
  • 🥦 Eat balanced meals and avoid heavy late-night snacks

At Body Traxx Chiropractic, we help your body reset from the inside out — so your nights can finally bring the rest your body deserves.

📍 Body Traxx Chiropractic
1010 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
📞 512-647-8424
🕒 Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 AM–7 PM | Sat 10 AM–2 PM
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed!

Be Blessed

Dr. Jeffrey G Boerger DC

Body Traxx Chiropractic

1553 FM 685

Pflugerville, TX 78660

512-647-8424