The answer is YES; you can have both TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) and OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Sometimes it can be hard to know which symptoms belong to which disorder, as many are overlapping. For example, some symptoms of both OSA and TMD are as follows: Headaches (especially upon wakening) Jaw Pain Facial Pain Chronic…
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How many people out there can relate to the following scenario – you are woken up by your spouse in the middle of the night due to snoring. Chances are, this is either happening to you, or someone you know. Unfortunately, the person doing the snoring isn’t always willing to get the help they…
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There have been multiple studies that focus on the correlation between sleep and memory. We have been taught that poor sleep, especially among older adults, can lead to brain deterioration and extensive memory loss – even Dementia and Alzheimer’s. This month’s topic will focus on brainwaves during sleep and how NREM sleep can support memory…
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The following article outlines the relationship between pain and sleep disturbances, specifically their cause-and-effect relationship. Chronic pain impairs quality of sleep, and poor sleep cycles intensify pain. Approximately 28 million Americans report sleep issues stemming from chronic pain. Patients who experience fragmented sleep may have a decreased pain threshold and longer recovery times from injuries. …
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If you’ve recently had a baby, or you know what it’s like to have a newborn, then you know how frustrating it is when you can’t get your baby to go to sleep. There have been countless studies done in regards to different music styles that affect sleep, however there (unfortunately) is no one “right”…
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