The specialist explained that poor sleep quality does more than just make you tired. Your body is fighting a nightly battle you don't even realise.
For me, it started with the snoring - so loud it drove my wife to sleep on the sofa.
Then came the morning headaches and the constant brain fog that made work nearly impossible.
The scariest part? My blood pressure was creeping up, and my mood was getting darker by the day. The doctor said this was fairly typical - poor sleep doesn't just affect your nights, it gradually impacts your overall health.
"Unfortunately," he added, "traditional treatments haven't improved much in recent years." That's when he walked me through the usual options available on the NHS.
The specialist explained that sleep disorders often stem from poor neck and spine alignment during sleep. When your head isn't properly supported, it can cause your airway to become restricted - leading to those disruptive breathing interruptions.