Relief From Menopause Symptoms

 

Menopause (the ceasing of menstruation) typically occurs between the ages of 49-52 for most women.  Approximately 50 million women in the United States are actively in menopause.  Symptoms of menopause can last as long as 5-8 years and technically a woman must go an entire 12 months without a period to be considered "done" with menopause.  The symptoms of this biological process range from mild to debilitating, and although medical intervention is not always deemed necessary, most women do seek some sort of treatment to alleviate their symptoms.  Some symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and irritability, exhaustion, sleep disorders, hair loss, joint pain, frequent urination, headaches, weight gain, breast pain, and irregular heartbeat, and loss of sex drive.  While many women try medication or hormone replacement therapies, they may be unhappy with the side effects or risks. Chiropractic care is an excellent, natural alternative with proven success.  Seeing your chiropractor during menopause can help. Two primary hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are dramatically reduced during menopause. This change is what causes many of these uncomfortable symptoms. The hypothalamus, also known as the master control of the body, plays a significant role in the production of progesterone and estrogen. Subluxations in the spine can interfere with the functioning of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, both of which play significant roles in the menopause transition. Specific chiropractic adjustments care for the nervous system and spine. When our nervous system is under stress, it can cause an additional decrease in the levels of hormones your body is producing. Our nervous system controls all of the functions of our bodies, which is why it is beneficial to have your spine checked and adjusted during menopause. Chiropractic care is a gentle, effective, safe alternative treatment for many of the symptoms of menopause.  

Yours in health,

Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson, DC

Owner/Doctor

MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC

10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101 

Charlotte, NC 28214

Tel (704) 394-8556

Fax (704) 395-8556

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