Each month, many women have come to dread the days leading up to their period starting due to the symptoms that occur in their body. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphonic Disorder are very real conditions that can cause the following to occur one to two weeks before the period arrives:
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Tension
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Crying spells
- Appetite changes
- Food cravings
- Poor concentration
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- Acne
- Bloating
- Fatigue
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Breast tenderness
- Panic attacks
- Headaches
When you regularly have five or more of these symptoms leading up to your period that resolve shortly after your period begins, your doctor may diagnose your PMS as the more serious PMDD.
By seeking chiropractic care one to two weeks before your period starts, we can bring your spine into alignment and prevent many if not all of these symptoms from occurring is subluxation turns out to be the cause. Over the course of two to three appointments we can use a combination of the following treatments to help your whole body feel better:
- Spinal manipulation
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture
- Nutritional counseling
- Lifestyle coaching