Menstrual Health and Chiropractic Care: Supporting Your Cycle Naturally

By Dr Brenda Hiew (Chiropractor)

Your menstrual cycle can offer helpful clues about how your body’s coping with everyday life. When your period’s approaching, you might notice shifts in energy, mood, sleep, or physical comfort. For some people, that’s manageable. For others, it can feel exhausting, disruptive, and hard to explain.

Chiropractic Perspective on PMS & Cycle Changes

Chiropractic care takes a whole body view. Rather than focusing only on hormones, it also considers how physical tension and reduced mobility can add extra strain when your body’s already working hard.

Certain areas often take on more load, including the lower back and sacrum, the hips and pelvis, and the mid back and neck. When these areas are stiff, overworked, or under strain from prolonged sitting, repetitive tasks, or poor sleep, the body can feel the impact. This may show up as lower back tightness, pelvic tension, headaches, fatigue, or a heavy sensation during your period. It doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you. It can, however, be a sign your body would benefit from extra help.

Chiropractic care may help by supporting joint mobility, easing muscle tension, and encouraging healthier movement patterns.

Natural Ways to Support Your Cycle & Manage PMS

Small changes can make a meaningful difference—you don’t need to overhaul your routine.

• Keep movement gentle and consistent: Walking, stretching, yoga, or Pilates can encourage circulation and ease tension through the pelvis and lower back.
• Be mindful of your posture during busy days: Try sitting taller, changing positions often, and taking short standing breaks (even 60 seconds helps) to reduce strain through the lower back and hips.
• Prioritise sleep and recovery: Hormonal shifts can increase the body’s need for rest. A simple wind-down routine can promote better sleep and steadier energy.
• Manage stress with realistic tools: Stress can amplify PMS symptoms. A few slow breaths, time outdoors, or a warm shower can help your nervous system settle.
• Stay hydrated and well-nourished: Water and balanced meals can boost energy and may help reduce bloating for some people.

Chiropractic Care as Part of Cycle Comfort

Chiropractic care isn’t a replacement for medical care, and it isn’t a cure for menstrual or hormonal conditions. However, it may be a helpful approach for people experiencing cycle-related discomfort by helping the body move more freely and reducing physical strain.