Move Better, Feel Better: Chiropractors Can Support Women Through Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal shifts that can affect every system of the body — musculoskeletal, nervous, and emotional alike. Chiropractic care focuses on optimizing the body’s structure and nervous system, which can help women move through this transition with greater comfort and balance. The mindset of most is to visit a Chiropractor when they are injured or in discomfort BUT we are hoping to change this way of thought. Ongoing chiropractic visits for maintenance will keep your body aligned and less likely to have injuries or pain. 

1. Easing Musculoskeletal Discomfort

Hormonal changes, particularly decreases in estrogen, can affect joint health, flexibility, and muscle tone — often leading to stiffness, back pain, or general aches.

Chiropractic adjustments can:

• Improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness
  
• Alleviate back, neck, and hip pain commonly reported during menopause
  
• Support posture and spinal alignment, which can shift due to muscle weakness or fatigue
  

2. Supporting Nervous System Regulation

The nervous system plays a key role in hormone communication and stress response.

Regular chiropractic care may:

• Enhance communication between the brain and body through spinal alignment
  
• Help regulate the autonomic nervous system — reducing the “fight or flight” stress response that can worsen hot flashes, anxiety, or sleep disturbances
  

3. Improving Sleep and Energy

Disrupted sleep is one of the most common menopause complaints. While chiropractic care doesn’t directly “treat” insomnia, many women report:

• Reduced tension and pain that interfere with rest
  
• Better relaxation and nervous system balance after treatments
  

4. Supporting Bone and Joint Health

Lower estrogen levels can accelerate bone density loss.

Chiropractors help by:

• Encouraging safe, gentle mobility and strengthening exercises
  
• Providing postural and movement advice to reduce risk of falls or injuries
  

5. Promoting Overall Well-Being 

Menopause is more than a hormonal transition — it’s a time for recalibration.

Chiropractic care can:

• Encourage mindfulness of body mechanics and self-care routines
  
• Complement other modalities (like naturopathy, massage, osteopathy, and acupuncture) to create a full-body wellness plan
  

Chiropractic care during menopause isn’t just about the spine — it’s about helping women feel grounded, mobile, and connected as their bodies change.

We highly encourage you to look into a chiropractic care during perimenopause and menopause. Why not pop in and see Dr. Cartile when you are coming in for Naturopathic or any other appointments at Longév Clinic. It’s a short appointment but can have longer impact on longevity!

Learn more about menopause here. Also, read our HRT Unplugged page for all information regarding hormone replacement therapy.