Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
PMS is the subject of many jokes, but if you’re one of the women
whose life is disrupted by its physical or emotional symptoms at home,
school, or work, it might not seem too funny – at least not
until it’s over.
PMS: Prevalence and Symptoms
According to the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists, approximately 40% of women experience PMS symptoms.
1
Do you experience any of these common symptoms of PMS?
- Breast swelling and tenderness
- Fatigue
- Sleep Disruption
- Bloating, upset stomach, constipation or diarrhea
- Headache
- Food cravings or appetite changes
- Joint or muscle pain
- Irritability, mood swings, tension, or crying spells
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Concentration or memory difficulty
Your Spinal Health Affects PMS
Doctors of Chiropractic have discovered that a woman’s
spinal health may correspond to her PMS. Researchers noticed a high incidence
of spinal dysfunction in PMS sufferers when compared to women without
PMS.
2 This finding suggests that spinal dysfunction could
be a causative factor in PMS and that chiropractic manipulative therapy
(adjustments) may offer a beneficial therapy for women who suffer from
PMS.
PMS Relief is a Phone Call Away
Call us for an appointment today, stop by
our
conveniently located West Chicago office, or send us an
e-mail with any questions you may have. There's no reason to have PMS disrupt your life as
much as it currently does.
References
- American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists cited by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office
on Women’s Health at http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pms.htm
- Walsh M.J., and Polus, B.I.“The
Frequency of Positive Common Spinal Clinical Examination Findings in
a Sample of Premenstrual Syndrome Sufferers”
Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics 1999 (May); 22 (4):216–220.
