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How To Treat Painful Breasts After Period
Posted by admin in Treatment, Womens Issues on November 23, 2011
Many women suffer from painful breasts after period times, as well as before and during period times. Due to water retention and hormonal changes around that time of the month, the breasts can swell. Also, they can become increasingly sensitive to the touch. Luckily, there are ways to combat those problems, but only when you have a full understanding of them.
Hormones:
For example, it’s important to understand how hormones can impact your body during your monthly cycle. Those hormonal changes can cause your body to retain a lot of water, for one thing. That can cause bloating and it can also contribute to menstrual cramps and back pain. However, it can also cause super sensitive skin, especially in the chest area.
Stress:
Stress can also contribute to breast pain before, during and after your period. When you are under physical or emotional stress it can cause your body to release stress hormones into your system. Those stress hormones can cause anything from food cravings to mood swings to more fluid retention and cramping. Read the rest of this entry »
Importance of Exercise and Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Posted by admin in Pregnancy, Womens Issues on November 23, 2011
During pregnancy, the woman’s body goes through many hormonal changes causing a number of neuromuscular and biomechanical issues. These issues can cause pain and dysfunction leading to a long and uncomfortable pregnancy. In this article, we will discuss what specific changes that goes on in the body that creates pain and discomfort and how exercising along with chiropractic care will keep you balanced and pain free.
Where is the pain coming from?
The pains associated with pregnancy, especially in the lower back and hip area, are from hormonal changes and weight gain during pregnancy. The hormone relaxin is released causing laxity in the muscles and ligaments. As a result, the pelvis becomes misaligned causing back and hip pain. The most common cause of back pain during pregnancy comes from misalignment of the hips. Another cause of pain is due to increase in weight causing an increased demand on the spinal and pelvic muscles. These stresses on the low back cause an increase in lumbar curvature creating an increase in joint stress resulting in back pain. These are all “normal” changes that the body goes through to balance the body due to the change in hormone levels and weight distribution. Read the rest of this entry »