| Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is
characterized by mood swings, 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 preceed
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.
Call us at (215)340-9949 to receive
relief now. |