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Crimp On Cramps?

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A lot of women experience them - those painful once-a-month cramps that leave them doubled over in pain and calling in sick to work. In fact, it is estimated that over 100 million employee work hours are lost each year in the US due to menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea); that translates to a loss of more that one billion dollars annually to employers and affects businesses around the world.

Many chiropractors believe that women who experience painful menstrual cramps are likely to suffer from spinal problems, such as back pain, as well. They suggest a causal relationship between subluxations (nerve interferences) in the spine and lower back, and menstrual problems such as cramps. While more research is needed, this may explain why many women who see their chiropractor for their lower back pain report a subsequent lessening of their menstrual cramps.

Although standard over-the-counter drug treatments (analgesics) are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with menstrual cramps, side effects, such as stomach ulcers and abdominal pain, pose potential health hazards that are far worse than the pain of menstrual cramps.

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Dr. Mark Asks some important questions of interest to Westfield residents - Chiropractor Westfield Dr. Mark Asks...

What is the purpose of pain?
Pain prompts many Westfield folks to begin chiropractic care. But pain isn't the problem! Pain is just how your body alerts you that a limit has been reached (or exceeded), that something isn't working right and that some type of change is needed. As a chiropractor, my job is finding the underlying cause and recommending the changes needed to bring your body back into balance.
What happens if you stop chiropractic care when you feel better?
Many Westfield folks recognize that this predisposes you to a relapse. Chiropractors know that muscles and ligaments supporting the spine don't fully heal until after symptoms subside.