Women are known for focusing on their family and career over their own physical and emotional well-being. For middle-aged women between the ages of 40 to 60 years of age, however, beginning to establish a more healthy work-life-health balance is vital. Chiropractic care is a great place to start a self-care regimen and work toward holistic wellness.
Chiropractic treatments are a natural, non-invasive way to reduce pain, optimize functionality, and enhance health and wellness. Chiropractic care effectively returns the body to proper balance by targeting the nervous and musculoskeletal systems simultaneously.
In addition to performing spinal adjustments, chiropractors may help patients to develop exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle plans to facilitate the body’s healing process.
Why Should Middle-Aged Women Seek Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care offers physical, mental, and emotional health benefits for people in any stage of life but has many specific benefits for women in this age range.
Middle-aged women often suffer from a wide range of conditions, including migraines, back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and the effects of menopause. Chiropractic treatments can relieve pain, improve posture, increase range of motion, and lower stress levels. This type of care has also been proven effective at reducing inflammation and supporting sleep quality. One of the most powerful reasons to seek chiropractic care may be that it can significantly reduce the need for prescription medications, injections, and invasive procedures with potentially dangerous side effects.
Regular chiropractic adjustments can benefit a woman’s overall health and wellness in many ways, including:
- Pain relief – Manual adjustments correct spinal “misalignments” that can cause pain, irritated nerves, joint dysfunction, and muscle and soft tissue strain – resulting in relief from these symptoms.
- Improved posture – Spinal manipulation relieves strain and pressure, allowing a woman to hold and carry her body more healthily.
- Lower stress levels – Chiropractic treatments reduce stress by enhancing nervous system function and promoting relaxation.
- Better range of motion – With less pain and joint restriction, chiropractic patients may experience improved range of motion, flexibility, and mobility.
- Fewer menstrual symptoms – Chiropractic care can help women by improving nerve function, alleviating muscle tension, and regulating hormone levels.
- Pregnancy – Chiropractic care effectively helps pregnant women ease back and pelvic pain, headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.
- Less inflammation – Consistent chiropractic adjustments positively impact inflammation levels, easing pain and discomfort.
- Quality sleep – Chiropractic care boosts the immune system and reduces the pain that can interrupt a good night’s sleep.
What to Expect During Your Chiropractic Appointment
Most people have been to a chiropractor at least once in their life, but if chiropractic treatment is new to you, here is what you can expect.
Like any healthcare visit, your personal experience depends on your symptoms and medical history. Most women maintain a relationship with a medical doctor as well as a chiropractor, but many choose chiropractic care as their primary treatment.
Chiropractors won’t begin care until they have gathered all the information needed to make a preliminary diagnosis. The initial consultation will review medical history, symptoms, and healthcare goals. The physical exam then evaluates posture, range of motion, and areas of pain or discomfort. A chiropractor will perform a spinal adjustment using their hands, specialized tables, and tools to apply pressure on the afflicted areas.
The chiropractor will create a customized patient treatment plan based on the assessment, examination, and adjustments. Most women will require additional visits to maintain alignment and help with the healing process. In addition to adjustments, chiropractors may also recommend exercises and stretches to do at home, as well as lifestyle or nutritional modifications.
Dr. Ryan Johnson is a Sarasota-based chiropractor offering traditional treatments and innovative methods to achieve holistic health.
