Sleep in Adults and Kids
How Common Is This?
Sleep difficulties are widespread. Almost 60% of Australian adults regularly experience at least one sleep symptom, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, and around 1 in 5 adults have a diagnosed sleep disorder (including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or insomnia). Among children, most 6-11 year-olds get adequate sleep, but this changes through
adolescence — around 1 in 4 early teens and over half of older teens don’t meet recommended sleep guidelines on school nights.
Does This Sound Like You or Your Child?
- Trouble falling asleep or frequent waking through the night
- Waking up still feeling tired
- Discomfort finding a comfortable sleeping position
- Neck, back, or hip pain that disrupts sleep
- Daytime tiredness affecting mood, focus, or school/work performance
- For kids: resistance to bedtime, frequent night waking, or an irregular sleep routine
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Where sleep is being disrupted by musculoskeletal pain or discomfort — such as low back pain, neck pain, or pregnancy-related discomfort — chiropractic care is commonly used to help manage that pain as part of your broader care. Addressing physical discomfort that’s making it hard to get comfortable or stay asleep can be a reasonable part of improving sleep
quality, alongside good sleep habits and any other care you’re receiving.
If your child is struggling with sleep, click the button below to book an appointment and discover how chiropractic care can help support better sleep and overall well-being.
