According to medical reports, there are over 70 different sleep disorders that affect humans at some stage of their life. One of the most distressing disorders that affect most of the humans is Insomnia. This condition is characterized by difficulties in commencing as well as maintaining a sleep. People suffering from this symptom often find falling asleep or getting an undisturbed eight hour sleep next to impossible. Other significant sleep disorder observed both among children and adults is sleep apnea. In this condition the person experiences constant breaks in breathing. He/she is often noticed gasping for air at least hundred times at night.

Snoring is yet another common sleep disorder affecting several men and women. Snoring basically signifies hindrances in the flow of air in the nasal cavities. At the time of sleeping, a wrong sleeping posture narrows down the airway passage which results into the production of a peculiar sound called snoring. In addition, Restless Legs Syndrome is another sleep disorder which triggers an unavoidable urge to consistently move the legs due to an unbearable tingly sensation at the limbs. This urge generally arises at the time of sleeping or resting. Moving your hands or legs help you get a relief from the sensation, however for a short term only.