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I am in full support of Relax In Comfort's efforts in educating the general public about the importance of adequate sleep pattern, both in quantity and quality.

Adequate sleep increases energy levels, alertness, attention, learning, memory and is essential for maintaining the body's immune system to fight against infections and cancers. Read More

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  • I understand it feels comfortable but why is the "Zero Gravity" position better for sleeping?

    The Zero-Gravity position provides the optimal position for the highest quality sleep. Sleeping in the Zero Gravity position eliminates the need for tossing and turning during the night and allows for a deeper more restorative night's rest. Immune system maintenance is dependent upon proper sleep cycle progression. Pressure points lead to excessive tossing and turning which leads to sleep fragmentation and a lower sleep quality. Physicians routinely place patients in an elevated sleep position post surgery or with acute trauma to reduce pressure points, enhance respiration and assist with sufficient blood circulation.

  • My back hurts worse when I wake up then the night before. Can my sleep position or mattress firmness be a factor?

    Yes. For proper spinal support, your mattress must provide firm support by conforming to your body's supine shape thereby reducing pressure points. A too soft mattress causes the body to "hammock" and in that position the body becomes uncomfortable and muscles become stiff due to lack of adequate support.

  • My Doctor recently told me to get a hard firm bed, however, I recently read that softer beds are better. Which is correct?

    The optimal mattress will provide maximum support while minimizing pressure points. Traditional innerspring mattresses can create pressure points when firmer springs are utilized and become too soft when excessive "pillowtop" padding is incorporated. Since the ideal surface must be pressure relieving while providing maximum support replacing traditional steel innerspring coils with alternative support mechanisms would be desirable.

  • As a Doctor of Chiropractic, why is my quality of sleep important to you and how can my mattress actually impact my Chiropractic care?

    Poor quality sleep impairs the body's ability to heal and repair itself. That has an impact on the body both physically and emotionally. One important aspect is lowered immune system function. Chiropractically, a poor mattress could create spinal subluxations and prevent obtaining the full benefits from your chiropractic care.

  • Are you accepting new patients and exactly where is your office located?

    At Yachter Family Chiropractic we are always reaching out to help people. We're located in Lake Mary in the Albertson's and K-mart shopping plaza at Lake Mary Blvd. & Lake Emma Rd. (Between Too-Jay's restaurant and Fairwinds Federal Credit Union.) Copy and paste this link into your web browser (http://yachterhealth.com/pages/Free_Spinal_Screening) to be directed to our website for additional information or to schedule an appointment.