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Perimenopausal. Noticed SI Joint Pain And Stiffness In Back. How To Overcome This Problem?
Question: i am 43 and perimenopausal. I am noticing new SI joint pain and back stiffness, especially after (or trying to) sleeping at night. Not currently on HRT. Stiffness is at its worst upon getting out of bed in the am. I have worked as a RN for 20 years but have not had a back injury to speak of. I am 5ft 7" with a BMI of 21. Very active person. What can I do?
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Joint pain is most often a sign of chronic inflammation or hormonal imbalance.
Many women first report joint pain when they are in perimenopause or approaching menopause.Because estrogen normally has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body, falling estrogen levels also exacerbate the symptoms of chronic inflammation.
There’s a lot you can do to relieve your pain. A few simple dietary changes, like reducing refined carbohydrates and sugar, can make a dramatic change in your joints. We also recommend eating more fruits and vegetables, which contain natural anti-inflammatories, and adding a high-quality multivitamin to fill any nutritional gaps.
Lifestyle changes like stress relief and moderate exercise can help regulate cortisol levels and reduce your inflammatory burden.
If your joint pain is related to hormonal fluctuations, phytotherapy can gently and effectively support hormonal balance and help lessen joint pain.
Hope this will help you. Please do write back if you have any additional concerns.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
Joint pain is most often a sign of chronic inflammation or hormonal imbalance.
Many women first report joint pain when they are in perimenopause or approaching menopause.Because estrogen normally has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body, falling estrogen levels also exacerbate the symptoms of chronic inflammation.
There’s a lot you can do to relieve your pain. A few simple dietary changes, like reducing refined carbohydrates and sugar, can make a dramatic change in your joints. We also recommend eating more fruits and vegetables, which contain natural anti-inflammatories, and adding a high-quality multivitamin to fill any nutritional gaps.
Lifestyle changes like stress relief and moderate exercise can help regulate cortisol levels and reduce your inflammatory burden.
If your joint pain is related to hormonal fluctuations, phytotherapy can gently and effectively support hormonal balance and help lessen joint pain.
Hope this will help you. Please do write back if you have any additional concerns.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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