Women and Chiropractic

There are many health problems that are unique to women and some that tend to affect women more than men. Women in general tend to be very aware of their bodies and are more likely to seek help if something is wrong. Women also have a more noticeable interest in diet, nutrition, weight, exercise and ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

There are central health issues that affect women at different stages in their lives; chiropractic care is well suited for pregnancy, new mothers, overweight women and those in stressful situations. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can lessen the discomfort of pelvic and menstrual pain, headaches and lower back pain. It can protect and strengthen bones, joints and muscles, helping to prevent osteoporosis and arthritis in later life. At Tasman Bay Chiropractic we also offer Massage Therapy to complement your chiropractic care.

It may sound laughable but handbags and shoes can also significantly affect the health of your spine and nervous system, leading to discomfort and pain. A heavy bag, always carried on the same shoulder puts pressure on your nerves and reduces the natural movement of your upper body as you walk, forcing your spine and muscles to compensate. When you stand barefoot on the floor your body is balanced; wearing high heeled shoes for any length of time forces your body to adjust to keep your balance, putting extra strain on some muscles and joints. The health of your feet has a direct impact on the health of your knees, hips and spine.

Our advice is to break the pattern:
• Resist the urge to carry everything every day in a huge bag! Choose smaller bags with wide straps.
• A bag worn diagonally across the body is a good way to distribute the weight evenly.
• Bags with two straps are better for sharing the load, reducing the stress on your neck, shoulders and back.
• Vary which shoulder you carry your bag on so one side of your body is not always taking the weight.
• Don't walk around in high heels for too long; take a comfortable pair of shoes as well to give your feet a break.

Gentle and effective chiropractic adjustments, combined with exercise and good nutrition can transform your life. Why put up with headaches, neck, shoulder and lower back pain? Chiropractic is a natural way of soothing and helping you to feel better, like a soak in a warm bath or a massage. You demand a lot from your body so come and see us for some spinal inspiration and let the focus be on you for a change.