Sleep problems in cervical instability patients: structural sleep apnea and insomnia
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- One of the most common and frustrating symptoms that people who are suffering from chronic pain may experience is sleeplessness. It can become a vicious cycle of restless nights and feeling exhausted all day, as other chronic health issues set in. We often see this in new patients because of its link to cervical instability. Dr. Hauser explains various reasons why a person's structural neck problems can cause sleep apnea and insomnia, as well as what primary causes are reversible.
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My gut said my neck curvature and insomnia and a whole host of other conditions are linked. I’ve repeatedly asked my Dr and PT to show me how to straighten my neck/posture and specifically ask how I should position my neck to sleep. They don’t take my question seriously even when I physically get on the table and show them what I need. Can’t believe I stumbled on this incredible channel - apparently I have to be my own researcher for health.
What is the answer?
Alot of times one does. Shameful. Wat happened to the hypocrite oath?!
I feel the same, Dr's don't listen all they want to do is tests, tests to rule out other stuff, when we know our bodies and suspect something in particular, it feels useless, unless you have money to do something like prolotherapy. I've been wanting to for a couple years but I can't afford to pay attention.
Addition to my comment 8 months ago: Here’s what I’ve tried w/some relief. Side sleep with conscious effort to position my body straight w/neck alignment, then with a pillow placed at my back at rib cage level, move my top arm/elbow back to what would be like a runners arm position in stride. This makes my neck straighten out and also prevent me from curling up with my head tilted back. If I can get into a good deep sleep, the relief is wonderful in the morning. I also stand ins doorway with both arms on the side walls, elbows level & turn my neck each way holding while breathing in/out slowly 3-4 times.
@@KT-ed8hj I posted the answer below for new found neck/sleeping relief. May help you too. Good luck.
Sadly modern medicine always blames chemical over physical problems thank god for this man
I definitely agree with this. I have severe arthritis. And spinal problems. Have had insomnia most of my adult life, to the point of staying awake days in a row. I'm so tired and have so many mood swings from lack of sleep. Sadly my Drs tell me it's in my mind.
Also get an experienced female gynecologist and have your hormones checked. This is so overlooked especially by the male doctors I’ve dealt with. You may be referred to endocrinologist. Advocate for yourself. Learn all you can. It’s not on your mind.
Take a couple of magnesium, D3 and zinc before you go to bed. Then try some cannabis, it really helps when you have arthritis and insomnia.
This is SO true. I was a Champion Sleeper 🏆 🥇 🏆 until my accident/ injury. Now my circadian rhythm is so messed up. It started due to pain & needing to change my position frequently. It's awful & I now fully understand why 'sleep deprivation' is used as a torture method. I wouldn't wish this affliction on anyone.
Bingo and conventional doctors will want to put you on anti depressants or sleep aids pfft total laziness on their part
Hi there did you ever get your insomnia fixed? I had a traumatic neck injury 4 months ago and ever since then I haven't been able to sleep.
Describes my condition perfectly. I had been trying to explain to my docs that it’s not so much the head pain that was inhibiting my ability to fall asleep, but more so feeling stimulated (sympathetic dominance) and thus never getting tired when I should. Thanks for the vid!
I hope we are coming into a new age in medicine with this getting illuminated for the masses. After 3 car accidents as a youth: 1st bashed in my 2 front teeth, 2nd broke my nose, 3rd severe whiplash. No lawsuits so I am on my own now discoving how expensive crowns, sleep aids (nose strips, good quality pillows..), and non-opiod pain relievers such as good quality cbd and rolfing.
We need a major watershed and total overhaul of the health system.
Thanks for helping people wake up and understand whats really going on in their bodies🙏
Insomnia is the worst global pandemic that adversely affects billions of people.
Probably at least half the world's population is sleep deprived.
I've battled insomnia and cervical instability for several decades.
This is a very relevant video.
Yes it is. I've never had a doctor discuss it with me although I haven't been to the doctor for my neck for a while
How did you get help??which doctor or specialty did you get help from?pl help.
@@funnyface4599 My friend did you ever find help for your neck problem?
This is an issue that I’ve been dealing with for a very long time. So grateful for this awesome explanation.
I am in constant awe with the plethora of useful information that you provide! It is highly relevant! I suffer severe insomnia since 10-15 years ago and I can totally relat to every single point of your presentation! Impressive!
Hi there fab do you take any medications to help you sleep?
I might also add that those of us that have connective tissue conditions can also have problems with the hyoid bone sublexing and I think that Dr. Hausser also mentioned in another video that the c-1 or c-2 could shift, causing problems with the esophagus narrowing. This happens to my son, but it isn't just while he is sleeping.
Dr Steve-O your videos has really helped. Thank you!
I have a Chiari 1 malformation and sleep apnea. I am now prescribed oxygen 16 hrs a day ( not recognised as having anything to do with Chiari). I am in the UK , where very little is known about it. I have watched several of your videos now and they make such sense to me!
This makes so much sense! I have researched and researched my illness and this looks like my answer . Excellent work Dr 👍👍
@@larryrobinson1399 not currently no, I have not found anyone who will actually treat the cause I have had really bad experiences in the past 10 years with trying to get treated.
Yes me too .
Has anyone heard of a symptom where you lay your head down to sleep, and after a few minutes you realize you've lifted your head off the pillow slightly so have to put it back down. I do this many times in a row until it's relaxed enough to "stay" down. I'm 54, just started about a yr ago.
This explains a lot of my chronic insomnia. I'm going to find a way to see you. I'm glad you can come to the Chicago area which is closer for me.
Where are they located in chicago?
Very but Very interesting video. The way he explains it makes a lot of sense, and he's good at it. I could watch this Doctor's medical explanations all day lol.
I also have suffered for decades with neck and shoulder pain,, whiplash injury from vehicle accident
Hello from india. This completely explains my problem of cervical. Can’t sleep the whole night. Hey doc can you please suggest some excercise or therapy to deal through this sleeping disorder. Would help a lot
Hi Sahily - we are sorry to hear that you are suffering from cervical instability. We hear from many of our patients that it affects their sleep. There are certain positions in which you might be sleeping that are causing this problem to worsen or are making your symptoms more intense. This is something that we can determine at our office with our neck vitals diagnostics. There are lifestyle changes that can be made like looking up, limiting screen time, draining your brain, etc. however the instability will continue to worsen if nothing is done about it. We are wishing you all the best and praying that you can find healing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. You saved me with your videos. No one listened to me and it’s been an awful 7 weeks, but finally found an upper cervical chiro and doing DMXrays today. Thank you - you saved countless lives.
May I ask the name of the chiro you found ?
how was it? any updates ?
Melanie how did it go?
Good videos! I have head temperature changes, dizziness, and trouble focusing. What can I do or what do I have?
I have that,often my temperature drops to 35C if it drops any lower I start to shake. I'm convinced it's coming from my neck!
I can't make it to Florida so what Dr would I look for around where I am to address this issue. I have a cervical fusion and still have 2 blown discs in my neck as well as syrengomyelia. I have had a neurosurgeon and and orthopedic surgeon look at my neck and back and they never said anything about this and I let em know all my symptoms. I'm looking at another surgery due to the cage in my neck settling and a screw is off kilter. Please any info would be appreciated!!!! I also have empty sella syndrome and no Drs have given me much for answers.
I said this once before, wish you were over here in Australia so I could come and see you.
Dr Hauser ,add all of this very informative information to a co~diagnosis of Adult residual A.d.h.d.and there I am!
Yes TMJ too!
This is me and my doctor thinks I"m crazy
Did you ever find a solution to your neck instability friend?
Ok so whats the solution? What exercises?
I need an appointment
I believe I have cervical instability. I have vertigo, bad neck, pressure on my neck and feel tired but can't sleep because of my pain. Feel pain around my head and top sometimes please help get the right diagnose
Thank u fo rthe video. OK so what can I do about the neck instability?
Hi William! If an individual has neck instability it means that degeneration is occurring. For healing to happen, regeneration needs to occur - Prolotherapy is a great treatment option! We have a lot of patient testimonies on our website and here on TH-cam!
We also have several articles on how you can do this at home to help your vagus nerve and slow down some of that degeneration. Check it out! www.caringmedical.com
I never get good sleep. Plus I have a 3 and 5 yr old. I'm so depressed and feel hopeless. Not only do I have sleep issues from my neck , but then if my kids demand something of me it's additional strain. I'm so tired but feel like I'm kicking and screaming within. I hope I find someone in town who I can show this to and help me
I have chronic insomnia, I had 2 surgeries in 6 months, gall bl adder and TKR. I have always had problems with sleeplessness. Now with the constant tinnitus…when I could nap…my husband has things that we need to do…so I am really sleep deprived and don’t want to resort to drugs. I have neck pain and sometimes when I turn my head, I get like a cramp. Can you give me an idea what I should do?
All of the symptoms you are experiencing could be signs of cervical instability. We cannot diagnosis or give any recommendations without first doing an evaluation. We would absolutely love to see you in our office and help you get back a good nights rest!
I had massive discextomy seven years ago c3 threw c seven discs where removed but this past October i was inrear end accident and suffered two different areas of herniated disc one directly above where had disc ectomy and one directly below where had it i stopped seeing and following recommendation of seeing nuro surgeon from it but for past few months since may i have had severe insomnia should i man up instead of being chicken of a guy go into er and get looked at because my pain has increased so much cant even really sleep at all and can't get comfortable in any position for long periods of time
Hi Adam - first off we'd like to say we are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain from this accident. We understand how frustrating and even debilitating it can become. We would definitely recommend getting an evaluation. The thing with instability is that it is degenerative. Meaning you don't just wake up one day and BAM, totally unstable. The instability will continue to worsen over time, becoming a chronic issue. We are praying for your complete healing and if you find that you can travel to FL we would absolutely love to help you on your road to recovery!
Thank you for this video! This describes me exactly! I have several things wrong with my spine (bulging disc, pinched nerve, degeneration), and I have the heart palpitations (when this happens my BP drops very low and my HR goes very high). I’ve been trying to figure out the trigger…seems to happen when I take steroids. I also have sleep apnea and insomnia! It all fits!! Do I need to see a neurologist or what type of specialist? Thank you, again!!
@Teach32
If you ever get a response- please post!
What specialist treated you?I have similar symptoms. 100%.
any updates?
I m also have same issues...pls let's discuss.
What is the best sleeping position for the vegus nerve, for neck position, is sleeping on your back with a big pillow under the head bad?
I haven't been able to nail down a bed time and wake time. I get up often to go to the bathroom during the night. I'm still tired in the morning. I have a CPAP machine, but seem to still not wake up refreshed. I had lost the curve in my neck some time ago as a result of spinal degeneration. There was a time I was able to have and keep a set bedtime and wake time. But not in this last decade. Ive had spinal fusion from C5-7. I've had sleep studies done, result in being obstructive sleep apnea. I know I have TMJ, no curve to my neck, and never had my tonsils out regardless how many times I've had tonsillitis. I also have a very narrow trachea. Is there any hope for me?
thank you
I was injured in a suicide attack 9 years ago, a month later, i developed OCD and insomnia, now, my OCD became so incredibly severe, and i developed really weird neurologic symptoms like muscle twitching and parenthesias, but all these seem to disappear when i have my head tilted back, i am also a phone addict, and by reducing my phone use i improved drastically, doctors have no clue what's going on, so i think it's cervical instability.
Do you have brain fog? Hope you find something to ease your insomnia friend
@@TeslaEmperor yeah but it's hard to pinpoint when it began exactly.
Thanks😁, i found that in the last year or so, my insomnia was due to involuntary movements that happen when my neck is not in the "optimal position" so by placing a rolled towel under my neck it's a little better.
Also, by eliminating incorrect phone use, i saw a significant improvement.
And when things get real bad, i just lay on my back in bed and let my head go over the edge so that i see things upside down, this works like magic.
Is there any relationship between intracranial pressure and someone having glaucoma?
Hi Joseph, Thanks for the question. Yes there is. We talk about it in more detail in other videos and articles on our website that relate to vision problems with upper cervical instability. Here is one video from earlier this year: th-cam.com/video/JTfo06YeTOM/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps in any way. Take care, Joseph.
All nights I wake between 2:00 a.m to 4:00 a.m and sleeps again when the Sun is rising
Same here. Hard to go back to sleep between 2 and 5 am. Then i get tired but its time to wake up for work
Me too. It's exhausting.
Me too
@@tjgrafiks What the hell i've been going through the same after lockdown happened
Chant waheguru if you wakes up ...
Dr thanks for your wisdom wish you could tread me I have all the classical symptoms
What are the soft tissue supplements that are mentioned in some of the videos that are supposed to help in the healing process?
I’ve been finally getting the best sleep ever by using a cervical collar.
What type? Can you share a link please
Dr, you are incredible! Your videos make me feel so validated in what I’m experiencing!
I have syringomyelia (C1), and after an x-ray in my neck I was also told that my neck curvature is wrong. Hearing you describe how that can be a cause for a state of constant stress ( which my husband can attest to me having 😅)...gosh, I was going to go ask for anxiety meds. Now I think it could be cured if I can get my neck curvature right. What would you recommend?
I also experience waking in the middle of the night where my mind begins to stress over every stressful thing that’s ever happened and then I cannot get back to sleep. I never would have connected that to my neck without this video.
@Jessica Pinkstone
If you get an answer, please post!! Similar problem here. Thanks!
Can cervical instability be caused by relapsing Poly chondritis? how do I convince my dr to test me?
hello doctor i feel like water is moving in my head and I had suffered from severe TM joint issues and severe electric shocks and tremors is this my problem
Mind blown!!!
Doc does CI also cause strong hypnic jerks?
This is me 100%. I cant fall asleep because something feels off. I have bad neck pain in the back. My head feels like a bobble head lol. I cant sleep anymore the way im used to all the yeara before this one.
Insomnia has also to do with brainstemproblems after cranio-cerebral-trauma ("PostWhiplashSyndrom").
Hello Dr. please if you can help 5 days ago I had ACDF on 5-6-7. Six screws one plate, all went well. on the second night while in the hospital recovering. I noticed as I fall asleep something blocking my airway in my throat making clicking sounds as it blocks my airway and my tummy takes its last breath I have noticed it happens more often as I lay flatter on my sides but it also happens as I lay higher not as much as I’m laying down it feels as if my throat is closing which it is also get shortness of breath as it occurs, I haven’t been able to sleep since then I’ve never had this problem prior to surgery! I asked the nurses and they have no idea and also I recorded myself while I was asleep while it’s happening maybe 10 to 15 times every 40 minutes… please I beg you if you have any stats regarding this issue please comment back. I live in Hollywood Florida my procedure Took place at University of Miami health system.
I have watched many of your videos recommending, possibly, prolotherapy treatment. Inevitably, you show lots of boxes relating ot various conditions, presumably all of which have to be checked out by somebody and likely have to be reported in writing to determine if prolotherapy.is appropriate. That means that either you have to talk to various specialists outside of your office and try to explain to them why you think what you discovered as a possible problem is really a problem that will trigger the need for prolotherapy. Assuming a patient somehow finds the right specialist, do you find they explain the problem correctly to the specialist or do you, or one of your subordinates, have to try to to get involved to determine the possible problem is a real one, assuming you or they are able to do so?
How do patients, as a practical matter, overcome these hurdles to determine if the ultimate goal -- is prolotherapy appropriate or not, or do you do your own tests to see if any or all of the boxes showing possible medical problems are present? Sorry for the length of this message. Tx.
From my personal experience at Caring Medical, the testing they do there at the clinic plus getting a thorough understanding of the patient's history and symptoms is usually sufficient to diagnose someone with cervical instability. However, like in my case, Dr Hauser may oder additional testing outside the clinic (I have to get 2 MRIs and a CT venogram) to make sure prolotherapy is the best option and also bc the cone beam CT they did in the office showed I have elongated styloids I may need a styloidectomy plus prolotherapy or just the prolo. That's why I need the CT venogram. Good luck trying to get any "mainstream" Drs to even look at your paperwork from Caring Medical. That's the predicament I'm in right now. They are trained to treat symptoms with meds and don't want to find the root of the problem and fix it. I waited 2 months to get into my neurologist for her to be rude to me, tell me to take meds for symptoms I'm not even having anymore (thanks to my upper cervical chiropractor and Dr Hauser) and she didn't wanna hear a thing about that and how I got significantly better than the last time she saw me 6 months ago 😡 she wouldn't order ANY of the scans I need and if I see another "specialist" that's more wasted time and money bc there's no guarantee what they will do either. I've even been brushed off and misdiagnosed by Cleveland Clinic I wish I never would've went there bc they see it on my record and want to follow what they told me (take some pred and flexeril LOL) rather than what "some Dr in Florida" is ordering 😡😡😡 the care I've received at Caring Medical was exceptional so far and I appreciate that they tried to save me money by trying to get my drs to order the scans so my ins covers but unfortunately I'm prob gon have to pay out of pocket for them which is RIDICULOUS but have no choice. The "mainstream" Medical system and insurance companies are screwing people so bad it's sickening.
Hey doc, this might sound really dumb to you and offtopic too. But I noticed wearing a VR/virtual reality headset (mind you - those are front heavy, with no counterbalance) worsened my symptoms by a significant margin. meanwhile, wearing a VR headset backwards seemed to improve my symptoms.
Man, I've got the tri-fecta; cervical instability, loss of cervical curve, and TMJ. No wonder I can't sleep.
Thanks for sharing, Scott. Sorry to hear about that but glad you are doing some research into what could potentially be done to correct it. We wish you all the best on your road to restoring your health! Take care.
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Thanks. My chiro is strongly recommending PRP. Been doing a lot of research over the months. I cannot for the life of me find any clinics that give me the warm and fuzzy I get when watching/reading Caring Medical content. Most clinics I've looked into feel less like medical offices and more like tanning salons, if you get my drift. Have a funny feeling I'll be making a trip to Fort Myers soon.
Caring Medical has simply dominated the cervical instability space on the internet. Your content is ubiquitous, and always very in depth. Without this resource, I would be pretty lost right now, and in a position of having to merely *trust* what my chiro is telling me. Not sure I could have the confidence to take the prolo plunge without feeling informed, and thanks to your content, I feel very informed. Please pass forward my gratitude for this content to Dr Hauser (and to the marketing/media team.)
We appreciate the very kind words. Thank you! You are welcome to reach out to us directly if you think you'd like our help here in Fort Myers and our team will review your case. Thanks again.
Scott are you experiencing brain fog too? Wondering if you ever got your insomnia worked out. Hope you are doing well friend.
@@TeslaEmperor Hello. Yes to the brain fog. Luckily it's not a frequent occurrence, but the worse symptoms get, the more likely it is to affect my thinking, processing, and perception. On the worst of days, the brain fog would get so bad that the world felt surreal and dream like. Kinda scary.
The insomnia is worked out for the most part. I do still wake up every couple hours but can fall right back asleep.
I've had dramatic improvements this last month all around because I finally found some stability exercises I could tolerate and have also been working hard on curve correction. They seem to be paying off significantly.
What's your story? Are you dealing with CCI?
why this is not in hongkong???
i am wondering if this condition could be misdiagnosed as Clinical Depression?
Does anyone know of a similar service to this offered in the UK or Europe?
I am absolutely desperate. I've had a swallowing problem for a number of years now that seems to be causing many other symptoms and dizzyness that feels as though it's coming from the neck.
I've had no luck with traditional Ear nose and Throat doctors here in the UK.
If anyone knows of a service similar to that offered in these videos I'd be ever so grateful for the information.
I have been suffering from lordosis and kyphosis of the cervical and thoracic spine. Which means the normal curvatures are excessive causing extra stressor pressure on joints, vertebrae, muscles nerves etc. I have had a problem swallowing as a result of the excessive curvatures in my neck and upper spine. I also have times where I feel dizzy and faint. Like my blood pressure drops quickly and I have to sit down or I fall over. I also have a lot of trouble with pain as well as nausea. I xUnderstand how frustrating it can be. Have you had imaging done of your cervical spine? I hope you find someone in yoyr area to help you. I’m in New Zealand and nothing like that here. I would have to go to the states in order to find the closet treatment centre that does this type of treatment ! Our health system here sucks. Good luck
@@KiwikimNZ Thanks for messaging and I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles. I hope you can find a solution.
I also have swallowing problem, the cartilage in the throat doesn't seem to move correctly upon swallowing. It's never been put don't to or explored as possibly to do with the spine but more so purely looking at the throat. I've had neck MRI and CT and Videofluroscopy and they can see there's a problem with the swallow but haven't mentioned anything spinal.
Sorry to hear you don't have great health options there in New Zealand, I think it's the same here in the UK for most things.
omg thats me i cant sleep i do have cervical thoracic and lumbar issues i am going to try to go down to his clinic
Could this cause double vision?
What kind of doc does this
I work nights I try to sleep as much as I can when I get off in morning but it’s not the same
There's a saying, an axiom, it reads, " the price of freedom is hypervigilance"
i got cpap but could not use it
I have cervical dystonia and I got hit with vertigo on July 7th. I still have the balance problem and it feels like I'm dizzy still. I got hit 3 times with vertigo between July 7 and 9. I had to be carried to the ambulance. The first night I got it, I thought I was going to die. I'm able to drive and walk. I feel like I'm drunk or stoned all the time. I don't drink or smoke.CT scan came out ok. The doctor mentioned maybe crystals in the ear. I never got vertigo before. Epley is not working. I thought maybe I got mercury poisoning. A piece of mercury filling from my tooth fell off. Anybody have any thoughts on this. Thanks.
Did you ever fix your problem friend?
What does it mean when my carotid pulse is a different speed to wrist pulse?
Don’t know man see a doctor
@@user-ej5ek7dt3v they are worse than useless. :( At least in Australia anyway.
What makes you think it means anything?
Friend did you ever find relief?
@@TeslaEmperor no, still getting dismissed and gaslit by our wonderful Australian medical system.
I have Cervical Stenosis and bad insomnia..
Hi Jenny did your doctor diagnose your stenosis? I'm pretty sure I have the samething but ct scan showed nothing.
Wartok. Yes , my Dr diagnosed me with cervical stenosis but didn't say it had anything to do with my insomnia.
@@jennysmith5649 Did you have an mri or CT scan to diagnose the stenosis? I think I have the samething and I know it's directly causing my extreme insomnia since I think it is messing with my brain stem and hypothalamus. Linking to overactive adrenals.
wartok. I had an MRI
@@jennysmith5649 Thanks for the reply. I hope you have many great years ahead of you friend.
1 thing I can do is sleep, only time my body isn’t in chronic pain. Even my tinnitus doesn’t bother me.
Also chronic insomnia
I Can’t brush my teeth,take meds and eat. It’s terrible
@@poolesylvia3 did you ever get your insomnia resolved?
What about tongue swelling
Wow…
Brainstem central sleep apnea
Why do you have so few good reviews if your treatment works do good.. I know if I had been healed of a painful condition.. I would be leaving great reviews... You treat thousands.. Yet only a hand on here saying theyre better.?
I don’t know why but you look like the character “Gus Fring” from TV series Breaking Bad.
Never Seen Any ROV Trips in Kaikura in New Zealand Plenty of Giant Squid in that Area