Are you doing “all the things”—eating well, exercising, taking supplements—and still waking up exhausted? Here’s the truth: the missing piece might not be your hormones or your diet. It could actually be your posture.

I’m Dr. Anjali, the founder of Back In Balance, a non-cracking chiropractor and integrative functional medicine expert in the Bay Area. Today, I want to show you how alignment impacts your sleep and energy—and the simple steps you can take tonight to reset your body.

Why Alignment Impacts Your Sleep

When your posture is out of balance, your body can’t fully relax. Slouching shrinks your oxygen capacity, leading to shallow breathing, less oxygen to the brain, and that foggy, drained feeling.

Even something as common as “tech neck” or “nursing mom’s neck” (that forward-head posture we get from phones, laptops, or carrying kids) can increase strain on your muscles by up to 90%. No wonder your body feels tired, even when you’re resting.

Why This Matters More After 35

After 35, your body naturally starts shifting—perimenopause, hormonal changes, fragile sleep cycles. If your structure is already stressed from years of slouching at a desk, carrying kids on your hip, or juggling grocery bags, your sleep becomes even more disrupted.

This isn’t just about back pain—it’s about energy, metabolism, and how your nervous system responds to stress. Alignment is the foundation for restful sleep and sustainable energy.

Simple Sleep Posture Fixes

Good sleep starts with good posture—even in bed. Here are my go-to adjustments:

• Side sleepers: Place a pillow between your knees to keep your pelvis aligned and your nervous system calm.

• Back sleepers: Slip a pillow under your knees to reduce lower back pressure.

• Neck support: Keep your head neutral—parallel to the bed—not tilted up or down.

• Avoid stomach sleeping: It twists your neck, strains your low back, and compresses your organs. If you can’t break the habit, try a body pillow to transition.

Daily Resets to Reclaim Energy

Beyond sleep, micro posture resets during the day make a huge difference. Muscles fatigue after 45–90 minutes, so build in one-minute “micro breaks.”

Try stretches like the figure-four or the “face wash” stretch (no equipment needed). Even humming before bed can reset your nervous system, signaling safety so your body can finally rest.

Your Next Step

If you’ve been relying on coffee, sugar, or melatonin just to get by, it’s time to go deeper. Alignment and posture are the missing links most women aren’t told about.

✨ Want the full posture reset guide?  Download my free Structural Reset Guide HERE. 

Better posture = better sleep = better energy. Let’s get you feeling vibrant again.