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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Back pain?Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help with all kinds of menopause symptoms, including lower back pain. It works by replacing declining estrogen and progesterone with synthetic versions of these hormones. Many women notice a reduction in lower back pain while taking HRT. However, this line of treatment isn’t for everyone. Recent research has shown that HRT increases the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and stroke. Will lower back pain go away after menopause?Many symptoms of menopause can taper off or disappear completely in the postmenopausal phase. But unfortunately, lower back pain is a symptom that tends to stick around. Bone loss and weakness are ongoing problems for many women, and without proper treatment, they tend to get worse, not better, over time. However, I have personally found a lot of relief using the interventions I’ve listed above, and many other women have reported the same improvements. So, if lower back pain is getting you down, don’t give up hope. With the right tools and support, you can see significant positive change. Can menopause cause other musculoskeletal issues besides lower back pain?Unfortunately, yes. A decline in bone density due to a lack of estrogen can cause issues in various parts of the body, not just in the lower back. Other areas that are commonly affected include the hips, shoulders, and knees. ConclusionLower back pain is a common complaint among middle-aged women. That’s because a dip in estrogen has a knock-on effect on the health of your bones. This can lead to all kinds of musculoskeletal issues, including pain in the lumbar region of the spine. So, if you’re experiencing pain in this area, menopause could be to blame. There are several nonmedical therapies, lifestyle interventions, and supplements that can reduce your symptoms. However, the first step in finding relief from lower back pain is to speak to your doctor or health care provider. They can assess your symptoms, identify the underlying cause, and find a treatment plan that works for you.References:Low back pain in women before and after menopause – PMC (nih.gov)Estrogen and bone health in men and women – PubMed (nih.gov)Osteoblasts & Osteoclasts: Function, Purpose & Anatomy (clevelandclinic.org)Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)A Simple Guide For When to Use Heat or Cold Therapy to Treat Lower Back Pain (healthmatch.io)Yoga for Back Pain: 10 Poses to Try, Why It Works, and More (healthline.com)Should you see a chiropractor for low back pain? – Harvard HealthThe role of magnesium in pain – Magnesium in the Central Nervous System – NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Dr. Pike is a senior physician administrator and board-certified emergency room doctor actively working in northern California. She received her undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and played collegiate soccer. She attended Georgetown University for medical school and performed her residency in emergency medicine at Stanford University. She was part of the first-ever, women-majority emergency medicine program in United States.Dr. Pike is also the primary medical consultant for “Grey’s Anatomy,” a role
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