Ep 18 - What Every Manual Therapist Needs to Know About Treating Women in Perimenopause and Menopause
Nourish, Heal & Rise with Dr Andrea RobertsonShow Notes
Ep 18 - What Every Manual Therapist Needs to Know About Treating Women in Perimenopause and Menopause Dr. Andrea Robertson shares her recent Osteopathy Australia Conference talk on how perimenopause & menopause can change tissue recovery and drive common midlife complaints like stubborn shoulder, hip, tendon and joint pain. She explains clinical definitions of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, why symptoms can fluctuate with erratic estrogen and falling progesterone, and introduces the "midlife inflammatory load model" with six drivers: estrogen fluctuation/decline, visceral fat and metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, poor sleep, chronic stress, and inactivity with muscle loss. Andrea links hormonal and metabolic factors to tendons and joints, outlines what practitioners should ask, do and when to refer, and emphasizes treating the painful tissue while assessing the broader environment through education, movement, lifestyle support and appropriate GP referral. Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 Mineralyte - sugar-free electrolyte drops containing 22 electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, proudly made in Australia. Mix into any drink to support rapid hydration every day. www.mineralyte.com.au
Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: 🌐 www.andrearobertson.health 📲 Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen. 00:00 Midlife Pain Mystery 00:58 Sponsor Mineralite 01:54 Medical Disclaimer 02:39 Conference Talk Setup 04:48 The 47 Year Old Patient 07:24 How Common Is It 08:54 Perimenopause Basics 10:11 Hormone Flicker Explained 12:01 Aging Versus Menopause 13:01 Six Inflammation Drivers 19:40 Midlife Load Model 21:24 Tissues And Evidence 24:47 Clinical Action Plan 25:33 Load One Hormones 27:34 Load Two Metabolic Shift 29:41 Load Three Insulin Resistance 32:22 Load Four Sleep Repair 33:50 Load Five Stress Reset 35:16 Load Six Strength Reload 37:31 Case Study Michelle 40:17 Key Takeaways Wrap Up 41:21 Next Episode And Outro
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