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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.

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Dr. Corey Asks some important questions of interest to Stillwater residents - Chiropractor Stillwater Dr. Corey Asks...

What's the difference between sick care and health care?
Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.
What's the purpose of a surgeon's mask?
When I ask most people in Stillwater this, most think it protects the patient from the doctor's germs. But it's so porous it does little to prevent the passage of germs. We chiropractors don't bother with masks.