Balancing Life: Women’s Health & Hormones

With International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March we’re shining a light on something that impacts every woman—hormones. These powerful chemical messengers influence everything from mood and metabolism to reproductive health and bone strength. Even small hormonal imbalances can lead to fatigue, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more.

Key Hormones & Their Role in Women’s Health

Estrogen – Regulates the menstrual cycle, supports pregnancy, and influences bone density. It also plays a role in brain function, mood stability, and heart health. Declining estrogen levels during menopause can lead to osteoporosis, memory lapses, and joint pain.

Progesterone – Essential for regulating menstrual cycles and supporting pregnancy, progesterone also has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping with mood stability and sleep. Low levels can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and irregular periods.

Testosterone – While often associated with men, women also produce testosterone, which plays a key role in libido, muscle strength, and energy levels. A drop in testosterone can lead to low energy, decreased motivation, and reduced muscle tone.

Hormonal Changes & Menopause: How Chiropractic Can Help

Menopause is a natural transition, but fluctuating hormones can cause hot flashes, night sweats, joint stiffness, headaches, and emotional ups and downs. As estrogen declines, bone density and posture become even more critical to long-term health.

Chiropractic care provides a natural, drug-free way to support the body through these changes by:

Aligning the Spine & Optimising the Nervous System – improves communication between the brain and endocrine system (the system that releases hormones into your bloodstream) helping regulate hormones.

Reducing Joint Pain & Muscle Stiffness – Adjustments ease aches, tension, and stiffness.

Enhancing Balance & Bone Strength – Supports postural alignment and stability.

Supporting Sleep & Stress Management – Promotes relaxation and deeper sleep through a calmer nervous syetem.

The Nervous System & Hormonal Health

Your nervous system is the master controller of your body. When spinal misalignments (subluxations) occur, they can disrupt communication between the brain and endocrine system, leading to hormonal imbalances.

Chiropractic care can help by:

Removing nerve interference – allowing the body to regulate hormones naturally.

Improving nervous system function – reducing stress responses that worsen hormonal fluctuations.

Enhancing circulation and lymphatic flow – supporting detoxification.

Prioritise Your Health

If you’re experiencing mood swings, fatigue, joint pain, or sleep disturbances, now is the perfect time to check in with your health.

Book an appointment today and keep your body balanced and thriving!