{"id":493,"date":"2024-12-19T16:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:28:35","slug":"how-exercise-can-help-with-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/how-exercise-can-help-with-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"How Exercise Can Help with Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you suffer from sleep apnea<\/a>, you likely already know that it doesn\u2019t just cause disruptions during the night, but the lack of sleep you experience can have negative effects during waking hours, too. If you are struggling to get a good night\u2019s rest, research has shown that staying active during the day can help you fall -and stay- asleep, even with sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how (and why) daily exercise can help reduce your sleep apnea symptoms and help you get the rest you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sleep Apnea and Your Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though sleep apnea may be caused by many things, weight is often a contributor. In fact, if you have excess weight on your neck, this can directly affect your airway and your ability to breathe lying down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, numerous studies have shown that weight loss can benefit sleep apnea patients. A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that by lowering your weight by just ten percent could reduce sleep apnea-hypopnea index by 26 percent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Exercising with Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how important it is to get moving, you may be curious about the best kinds of exercise for sleep apnea. Cardio is considered the best type of movement for reducing sleep apnea symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started you don\u2019t need to do anything too strenuous. Baby steps like taking a brisk walk once a day can build up to more complicated routines or strength training once you\u2019ve increased up your endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facial Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to exercising your body, some evidence has shown that exercises for your face can help improve your air flow and help you rest. Recommended activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n