Is the Cause of Sleep Problems 'Body Distortion' Rather Than 'Pillows'? Chunichi Medical Service Conducts Sleep Survey

Operating under the concept of 'A clinic gathering professional therapists competing with purely their skills for 22 years,' Chunichi Medical Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture; CEO: Koji Kimura), which operates Chunichi Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic and Asumiru Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic, has released the results of its independently conducted 'Sleep Survey' (542 respondents).

Since its establishment 22 years ago, the company has strived to promote the health of local residents under the motto, 'Everything is for the patient's smile.' During daily treatments, they have received earnest feedback from many patients saying, 'I don't feel rested even though I slept well' or 'My lower back and neck hurt from the moment I wake up in the morning.'

Sleep is the foundation of health. While its importance is being reaffirmed in modern society, the correlation between physical condition and sleep quality is often overlooked. Therefore, the company conducted this survey from the perspective of professional therapists to accurately grasp the sleep reality of modern people and clarify how body distortion and pain hinder sleep. The goal is to provide hints for delivering 'high-quality rest' to a broader audience.

■ Details of Survey Results

1. 66.2% are not satisfied with their sleep. A chronic sense of sleep deprivation is highlighted.
When asked if they were satisfied with their current sleep, only 33.8% answered 'satisfied.' 66.2% wish to improve their sleep quality, indicating that many modern people are not getting adequate rest.

2. 64.6% of those dissatisfied with sleep feel strong discomfort, wanting to 'sleep more' the moment they wake up.
A detailed investigation into the waking state of those who answered they were not satisfied with their sleep revealed that 64.6% of them feel a strong discomfort of wanting to 'sleep more' the moment they wake up. This highlights a situation where physical and mental recovery is not achieved by the time morning arrives.

3. Real voices wanting to 'improve quality' precisely because sleep time is short.
In the free-text comment section, concerns about 'not being able to secure enough sleep time in the first place' due to work and lifestyle habits were prominent. Many comments emphasized how to 'enhance sleep quality' within a short timeframe.

Actual Voices:
- 'Due to my work, I spend little time in bed. I want to know a sleep method that allows my body to get enough rest even if the time spent in bed is short.'
- 'I want to know the amount of sleep I physically need.'
- 'My sleep time is 5 or 6 hours, so I want to get good quality sleep.'

■ Survey Summary: The Deep Relationship Between Sleep and Physical Pain
This survey highlighted the reality of modern people who are unsatisfied with their sleep, feeling strong discomfort the moment they wake up, and their earnest need to 'improve sleep quality' within limited timeframes.

One of the major causes of decreased sleep quality is 'skeletal distortion' and 'muscle tension' due to poor daytime posture and accumulated fatigue.
It can be said that for modern people who cannot secure sufficient sleep time, adjusting bedding is not enough; creating a 'foundation of the body that can sleep deeply' is the shortcut to improving sleep quality.

■ Survey Overview
Survey Content: Questionnaire survey regarding sleep
Target Audience: General public, 542+ respondents
Survey Method: Independent questionnaire survey by the company
Survey Period: February 2026 onwards