The Best Way To Sleep

Let’s talk about how you sleep and how making some changes could help benefit your body in the morning.

The position you sleep in has an affect on the way you sleep. That’s right, the position you pick to sleep every night can cause certain things to happen to you. Lets explore the worst to the best position to help you sleep better.

Sleeping on your belly.

If you are a belly sleeper be prepared for neck problems, wrinkles and ladies, your breasts might not be as perky after extended nights of sleeping on your bellies. The only advantage to sleeping on your belly is this position helps those who have a problem with snoring. It helps keep your airways open. If you have neck problems, try and avoid sleeping this way.

Fetal position and/or on your side.

One of these things is not like the other, can you guess? If you said that sleeping on your side was better, you would be correct! The reason the fetal position isn’t good for you, is because while in the fetal position you curve your spine. If you straighten out you are more likely to have less back pain.

Sleeping on your back.

That’s right, sleeping on your back is the best position. Not only does it help keep your back straight but it also helps with acid reflux. The only downside you are more likely to snore while sleeping on your back. This will not impact your sleeping but may affect anyone sleeping next to you.

Regardless of what position is best or worse for you while sleeping, the only thing that matters is if you are comfortable.  If you are comfortable on your belly, you will have better sleep than trying to force yourself to sleep any other way. 

Source - CNN - Mindy Berry Walker

Dr. Allison Brady - Simply the Best!

Johnstown Magazine released their “Simply the Best of 2016” and announced that our very own Dr. Brady won best chiropractor! We are thrilled and can’t agree more with this honor!

Dr. Brady has been at McKolosky Chiropractic since 2012. She is a born and raised native of Johnstown. She graduated from Westmont-Hilltop and received her under graduate from UPJ in psychology and biochemistry. From there, she attended the New York Chiropractic College and graduated with a doctor of Chiropractic and Neuroscience in 2011. If Dr. Brady isn't in our office treating patients, you can find her at Penn Highlands Community College teaching anatomy and physiology I and II. Dr. Brady is very passionate about science and tries to transfer that love and energy to all her students.

Congratulations Dr. Brady! We are so proud of your accomplishment!

Yoga - Go from Ouch to Om!

Can’t bend as well as you would like to? Have you tried yoga? 

Anyone can practice yoga. The whole point of yoga is to find inner balance and strength. It takes a lot of time and patience to achieve what most yogis’ can do.  

 If it is your first yoga class, it is a good idea to speak to the instructor and let them know that you are new. As the class goes on, the instructor will be able to show you different variations of the poses and from there, you can decide which one works for you. Remember you want to build strength so don’t pick the easiest one, challenge yourself, but don’t hurt yourself!

These are just a few physical benefits of yoga:

• Builds strength
• Balance
• Reduce joint pain
• Corrects posture
• Helps keep your body aligned

The mental benefits go right along with the physical:

• Yoga can help you start your day.
• Some yoga stretches before bed can help you sleep better.
• If you had a stressful day, doing some quick poses can help ease your mind and calm you.

There are so many benefits to yoga. If you are suffering from any kind of pain, it may be a good idea to start practicing yoga for yourself. We at McKolosky Chiropractic encourage yoga for a physical, mental, and spiritual exercise. We are located in Richland Township at 401 Theatre Drive Johnstown, PA.