Premenstrual symptoms such as mood changes, cramps, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, and fatigue are often signs of underlying nervous system and hormonal stress.
Acupuncture is commonly used as supportive care to help reduce PMS symptoms by regulating the nervous system, improving circulation, and supporting the body’s natural hormonal rhythms.
Though Chinese Medicine has been around for thousands of years, women in the US have only more recently discovered the healing power of acupuncture. They have turned their attention to the true effects acupuncture can have on treating many modern day health problems, including PMS.
PMS is caused by an imbalance in the estrogen and progesterone levels found in a woman as early as 2 weeks before her period begins. The results of this imbalance are marked by 150 symptoms ranging from the mild to severe. Traditionally these symptoms have been treated using over the counter drugs that seek to mask the discomfort rather than stop the underlying cause.
While cold packs may help reduce immediate pain in the lower back and chest area, one can hardly consider those methods of treatment “successful” in the long-term. Pain killers carry unpleasant side effects that can cause even more problems down the road. Luckily, the National Library of Medicine research indicates that the success rate in relieving PMS symptoms with acupuncture to be 78% among participants in a double-blind, controlled test.
“….I have received such amazing care and seen such amazing progress because of your help, that I am forever grateful!!! Acupuncture has done so many amazing things in my life from relieving my migraines to balancing my hormones but also bringing renewed health to so many other areas in my life; skin, diet, sleep, and so many other added benefits. I feel that I have made tremendous progress…Again thank you so much for the amazing care you have given me!” – Karna Ching
A Nervous System–Focused Approach
Many PMS symptoms are influenced by how the nervous system responds to ongoing physical and emotional stress throughout the menstrual cycle.
Our Licensed Acupuncturist knows how to relieve premenstrual syndrome symptoms by stabilizing hormonal fluctuations and correcting energy imbalances. Acupuncture has been proven to be an effective form of treatment, with no side effects. Western doctors are learning to trust the practice based solely on the positive results. More and more women are getting help at our clinic for effectively treating PMS and all of the symptoms it comes with.
What to Expect With PMS-Focused Acupuncture Care
Care begins with a detailed discussion of symptoms, cycle patterns, stress levels, and overall health.
Treatment plans are individualized and may evolve over time as symptoms and life circumstances change. The goal is to provide steady, supportive care rather than short-term symptom chasing.
PMS symptoms are affecting your quality of life? Supportive acupuncture care may be an option worth exploring. If you are a woman in Edina, Minneapolis, St. Paul or the Twin Cities and suffer from PMS call us today at 952-831-8080. Or go to our contact page now.
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