Women’s health is something that we focus on at Knapp Chiropractic. Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. While chiropractic care is beneficial for everyone, it can be especially helpful for women’s health during different stages of their lives. For example, chiropractic care can help to alleviate pain during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
How the Spine Affects the Nervous System
The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by intervertebral discs. The spinal cord runs through the spinal column, and nerves branch out from the spinal cord to innervate the rest of the body.
The nervous system is responsible for coordinating all of the body’s functions, and it does this by sending electrical signals through the nerves. When the spine is out of alignment, it can put pressure on the nerves and cause them to malfunction. This can lead to a variety of health problems.
Chiropractic care can help to alleviate pain and other symptoms by restoring proper alignment to the spine. When the spine is in alignment, the nervous system can function properly, and the body can heal itself.
How Chiropractic Care Eases Menstrual Pain
For many women, pain is the most bothersome symptom during menstruation. Up to 80% of women experience pain severe enough to interfere with their daily activities at some point during their lives. The good news is that chiropractic care can help to ease this pain.
Women who received chiropractic adjustments for menstrual pain report significant improvements. Chiropractic care can be more immediate in reducing the severity and duration of menstrual pain.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Women’s Health During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help ease back pain, a common complaint among pregnant women. In fact, nearly 50% of pregnant women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy. Chiropractic care can also help to improve pregnancy-related headaches, as well as nausea and vomiting. Additionally, chiropractic adjustments can help to position the baby in the optimal position for birth.
Menopause and Chiropractic Care
As women age, they go through a number of changes, including menopause. Menopause is a natural process that occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs, and her body produces less estrogen and progesterone.
While menopause is not a medical condition, its symptoms can be pretty bothersome, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, and mood swings.
Chiropractic care can help to ease many of these menopause-related symptoms. For example, chiropractic adjustments can help to reduce hot flashes and night sweats. Additionally, chiropractic care can help improve sleep quality and relieve stress, which can help manage menopause-related mood swings.
You Don’t Have to Suffer!
If you are a woman, whether you are dealing with menstrual pain, are pregnant, or are going through menopause, chiropractic care may be able to help. Contact us at (262)596-7108 or schedule online.
