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How Chiropractic Care Supports Better Sleep and Stress Reduction

Published July 8th, 2025 by Camarata Chiropractic

If you’re one of the countless people in the Rochester area struggling with poor sleep or chronic stress, you’re not alone. Whether it’s racing thoughts at night or tension headaches during the day, modern life places enormous pressure on our bodies and minds. But what if there was a natural, drug-free way to reset your nervous system and support better rest and resilience?

At Camarata Chiropractic in North Chili, Dr. Sam Camarata and his team are helping individuals and families do exactly that. With a holistic approach that combines hands-on chiropractic care, advanced SoftWave Therapy, and personalized guidance, many patients are finding that improved sleep and reduced stress are within reach—without pills or side effects.

Here’s how chiropractic care supports better rest and helps you manage stress more effectively.

The Sleep-Stress Cycle

Sleep and stress are deeply connected. When you’re stressed, your body stays in a heightened state of alertness—releasing cortisol, increasing heart rate, and tightening muscles. That state makes it difficult to wind down and stay asleep. On the flip side, poor sleep increases stress levels, leaving you feeling irritable, foggy, and anxious.

This cycle is hard to break—but chiropractic care can help by addressing the nervous system, the command center that controls both your sleep patterns and stress response.

How Chiropractic Calms the Nervous System

The spine is the foundation of your central nervous system. When the vertebrae are misaligned—even slightly—they can interfere with how your brain and body communicate. This is called subluxation, and it can affect everything from your digestion to your mood.

Through gentle adjustments, chiropractic care relieves pressure on the spine and restores normal nerve function. When spinal tension is reduced, the nervous system can shift out of “fight or flight” mode and into “rest and digest” mode—exactly where it needs to be for restorative sleep and stress recovery.

At Camarata Chiropractic, Dr. Sam Camarata brings years of hands-on experience to every adjustment. His precise techniques and holistic mindset are focused on restoring balance, calming the body, and unlocking your natural ability to recharge.