{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Elevated Woman's Podcast","title":"Perimenopause & Pain: When Your Spine Is Trying to Tell You Something","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1441,"description":"What if your neck pain, stiffness, or poor sleep during perimenopause isn’t just “getting older”… but your nervous system asking for support?In this episode, I sit down with Anchorage-based chiropractor Dr. Aimee Burgess, founder of Gentle Roots Chiropractic, to explore how midlife hormonal shifts show up physically in the body. We talk about the physical changes women experience during midlife, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Aimee emphasizes the importance of chiropractic care as a drug-free support system for managing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and sleep issues. The discussion also covers the impact of hormonal shifts on physical health, the role of stress, and the importance of self-awareness in recognizing when to seek help. Dr. Aimee emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other healthcare practitioners to deliver comprehensive care for women at this stage of life.💡 In this episode, we cover:How perimenopause and menopause show up as stiffness, pain, and posture changesThe connection between spinal alignment and the autonomic nervous systemWhy chronic stress patterns get stored in the bodySigns your body may need more than just another workoutHow chiropractic care supports sleep, digestion, and nervous system regulationWhen to collaborate with other providers for deeper healingAbout Today’s Guest: Dr. Aimee BurgessDr. Aimee Burgess is the Founder & CEO of Gentle Roots Chiropractic in Anchorage, Alaska. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, and is nationally certified and licensed. Her practice is centered on holistic, whole-family care, with specialized training in prenatal and postnatal chiropractic, as well as infants and children.Dr. Burgess has treated a wide range of pediatric concerns including colic, nursing challenges, ear infections, sleep disturbances, hyperactivity, and neuromuscular conditions. She is currently pursuing her pediatric diplomate through the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/np3oNpNh0ljhDzEH17F6L2G8sGgdXYzHb9XHV-rPQBs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZTc3/YzhjYzU4MmU1YWUw/NTY3ZWViMWNjZjEx/ZmYxMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}