What if I told you your spine might be the missing link between poor sleep and next-level recovery?
In the last few months, I’ve been using an Oura Ring—yes, that sleek little gadget everyone’s raving about—to track my sleep and HRV (heart rate variability). As someone who’s obsessed with performance, energy, and living well, I decided to run a little experiment.
And the results? Let’s just say I’m even more in love with chiropractic than before.
Tagging the Magic
One of the most insightful features of the Oura Ring app is the ability to tag activities—things like “coffee,” “late meal,” “cold plunge,” or in my case… “chiropractic adjustment.”
So every time I got adjusted, I tagged it. I did this for three months, consistently tracking how my body responded. I wasn’t just looking for a placebo boost—I wanted data.
And I got it.
The HRV Boost
HRV is one of the most powerful indicators of recovery and nervous system health. A higher HRV generally means your body is adaptable, resilient, and ready to take on stress (physical or emotional). It’s like a behind-the-scenes look at your health.
What I noticed? On the nights following a chiropractic adjustment, my HRV consistently spiked by 10–20 percent. That’s not subtle—that’s powerful.
Why? Because chiropractic isn’t just about pain relief. It’s about restoring balance to your nervous system. And when your nervous system is aligned, your body can drop into rest, recovery, and healing more efficiently.
Deeper Sleep = Better Days
Here’s the part that surprised me even more: My deep sleep increased—often by as much as 30 minutes on the night of an adjustment.
This is significant. Deep sleep is when your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, and consolidates memories. It’s where the real magic happens. And with a busier-than-ever lifestyle, it’s something we can all use more of.
Chiropractic helps the body downshift from sympathetic “fight or flight” mode into parasympathetic “rest and digest.” That shift isn’t just theoretical—the Oura Ring data shows it in action.
Why This Matters for You
If you’re feeling chronically tired…
If you’re training hard but not recovering…
If you think you’re getting enough sleep but wake up foggy…
Then your spine—and your nervous system—may be calling for help. Chiropractic care can help you access deeper rest, improve your HRV, and enhance the quality of your recovery. That’s not just a hunch—it’s backed by data.
Final Thoughts
We live in a time where you don’t have to guess anymore. Tools like the Oura Ring let you see how your body responds in real time. I’ve seen firsthand what chiropractic can do for recovery, and now I have the numbers to prove it.
So, if you want to sleep deeper, recover faster, and feel more like yourself—maybe it’s time to get your spine checked.
Book your next visit at One Chiropractic Studio and let’s get your nervous system dialed in. Your Oura Ring (and your future self) will thank you.