Sleep is an active state essential for mental and physical restoration

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. However, over 100 million Americans regularly fail to get a good night's sleep. More than 90 recognized sleep disorders affect our population's quality of life and personal health.

At the Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee we diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders, including snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, narcolepsy, bedwetting, and many others. Both of our centers - The Sleep Center of Murfreesboro and the Sleep Center at StoneCrest - are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Talk to your doctor or contact us directly to schedule a consultation appointment.

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Therapy Compliance: Increasing Use through Technological Advances

Changes in PAP therapy over the years have made this type of therapy much easier to tolerate.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep disorder, affecting one in five Americans. OSA is a repeated reduction or stoppage in breathing during sleep, most often due to a narrowing or even a collapse in the upper airway (throat area). Patients diagnosed with OSA generally have three treatment options: 1) positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, 2) surgical procedures (having marginal success), and 3) an oral appliance (useful only in patients with mild OSA). The most commonly used and effective treatment for OSA is PAP therapy. Read More >>