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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
office . . . we can help! |