Sleep Disorders

Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA

Sleep is something we all need. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of a sleep disorder can affect one’s ability to get to sleep or stay asleep. It also has the potential to interfere with the quality of one’s sleep, leading to a host of symptoms as a result.

At Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga, we understand how detrimental it can be to live with a sleep disorder. We take pride in offering recovery services that may help support better sleep and overall wellness.

Sleep Disorders

  • Types of Sleep Disorders

There are several sleep disorders out there. Some of them include insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sleep paralysis.

While each sleep disorder differs in symptoms, they all encapsulate one thing: improper sleep. Affecting your length and/or quality of sleep, these conditions can be damaging.

  • What Causes Sleep Disorders?

There’s no single cause of sleep disorders. Not to mention, different sleep disorders may be caused by different things. While there’s some mystery surrounding them, we have a general idea of what could trigger some people to develop them.

Sleep disorders can be caused or triggered by hormones imbalances, certain medications, being overweight, too much caffeine, environmental factors, or genetics. Underlying conditions like depression or anxiety disorders, diabetes, GERD, or traumatic brain injuries can also lead to disordered sleep.

  • The Importance of Proper Sleep

Sleep plays a crucial role in all our lives. Apart from giving us energy to start a new day, getting enough quality sleep can have a positive impact on every system in our body, from our nervous system to our cardiovascular system. In turn, it can have an effect on our mental, emotional, cognitive, and physical function.

Proper sleep can lead to improved memory, boosted immunity, better mood, and tissue growth and repair.

  • Health Issues Tied to a Lack of Sleep

Not only is getting the right amount of sleep beneficial, but not getting enough of it could be detrimental over time.

Health issues with links to a lack of sleep include:

  • High blood pressure
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Obesity
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Cancers
  • How Recovery Lab Services Can Improve Sleep

Sleep disorders require a proper diagnosis and treatment plan created by a doctor. However, at Recovery Lab of Cucamonga, we offer a range of wellness services that may help support better sleep and overall well-being.

Cryotherapy may help support better sleep by helping you unwind and easing everyday muscle soreness, which can otherwise get in the way of rest.

Red light therapy, on the other hand, may help support the body's natural melatonin production. It may help support a healthy circadian rhythm and relaxation to promote better sleep.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may support better sleep by helping the body manage inflammation and supporting a balanced nervous system. The extra oxygen supplied to the body via HBOT may also support restful sleep by supporting the body's natural cellular processes and cognitive function.