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PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized
by mood swings, tender breasts, swollen
abdomen, headaches, back pain, food
cravings, fatigue, irritability or
depression in the days before a woman’s
monthly period. The severity of these
symptoms can range from mild to
incapacitating and may last from a couple of
days to two weeks. It has been estimated
that three of every four menstruating women
experience some form of premenstrual
syndrome, and it is more likely to trouble
women from their late 20s to early 40s.
Between 10-20% of all women experience
symptoms that are severe or even disabling.
PMS is thought to be a side effect of
hormonal changes during the monthly
menstrual cycle and can be made worse by
stress, decreased serotonin levels in the
brain and subluxations in the low back.
Although
chiropractic care cannot fix the way your
body responds to the hormonal changes that
precede menstruation, several studies have
shown that it can help decrease many of the
symptoms of PMS without the potential side
effects of prescription drugs. Since the
nerves that exit the low back are
responsible for regulating all of the
tissues in the lower abdomen, any pressure
or irritation that can be alleviated through
chiropractic care can be helpful. Contact
our chiropractor . . . we can help!
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