It’s important to go into any medical procedure or appointment with as much information as possible. Especially when you know you may be getting a new diagnosis, this process can be overwhelming, but there are several ways you can mitigate your stress and anxiety. Number one? Know what you are signing up for.  A sleep apnea test can vary in time, investment, and length depending on what kind of test you and your doctor decide to do. The first option would be an in-lab sleep study--sometimes called a polysomnography. This is where you check into a hospital or medical center...

Chiropractors may deal with the alignment of the bones and the body, but we mean it when we say that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impacts all vital functions of a person’s body. While you may not consider sleep disorders regularly, it’s imperative for chiropractors to a part of the diagnosis process. If you have patients that come in for treatment and regularly complain of chronic headaches, poor sleep, or loud snoring, then you have an obligation to help them in every way possible.  What is OSA? OSA is a sleep disorder where the person’s body blocks their airways during sleep,...

Do your patients suffer from high blood pressure? What about coronary artery disease? Have they suffered from congestive heart failure or survived a stroke? If any of these sound like patients you’ve worked with, it’s possible that they may also be suffering from undiagnosed or untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a condition where you experience repeated interruptions during sleep that can have an overreaching impact on a patient’s overall quality of life.  You may or may not already be aware that in-lab sleep studies and at-home sleep tests are a surefire way to get obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed,...

Choosing to take the leap and get yourself tested for sleep apnea can be both overwhelming and stressful, but fear not. We have compiled a list of ways you can be completely prepared for your sleep apnea home test and ensure that you know exactly what you need to do before, during, and after your home sleep study.  If you are unfamiliar, home sleep studies are a great option for those who believe they are a likely sufferer of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition where muscles and soft tissue can block the airway during sleep. We want to help...