Hormone Testing
Offered at all clinics in Bowen, Cannonvale, and Hayman Island.
What is Hormone Testing?
Chiropractors offer hormone testing in addition to chiropractic care because it provides a more complete picture of a patient’s overall health. While chiropractic treatment primarily focuses on the spine, joints, and nervous system, various health issues, including fatigue, stress, sleep problems, and chronic pain, can also be influenced by hormone imbalances, sensitivities, and other underlying factors.
Hormone testing helps identify these imbalances, offering insights into how your body’s hormones may be affecting your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall wellbeing, and while it may sound complex, its non-invasive nature means it’s simple to do at home or in a clinic.
Hormone testing is not typically used on its own, but rather in addition to other health assessments and therapies, serving as a practical diagnostic tool to guide lifestyle and treatment decisions and support long-term wellbeing.
Understanding the Link Between Chiropractic Care and Hormone Testing
You may be wondering what place a chiropractor has in hormone health. The answer is more than you might think. The alignment and function of the spine, which protects the spinal cord, is key to the healthy function of your nervous system.
The nervous system helps coordinate many body functions and communicates with the endocrine system, which produces and regulates hormones. So, while it doesn't control hormone levels, a healthy nervous system can indirectly support natural hormone regulation through this relationship.
This means that any misalignments or restrictions in the spine or musculoskeletal system can affect nerve communication, which may indirectly impact an individual's physiological balance, including posture, movement, and overall wellness.
Chiropractic care helps optimise nerve function and musculoskeletal health, which can support overall well-being and may indirectly help maintain balanced physiological processes. Combined with hormone testing, it allows for personalised lifestyle and wellness strategies to optimise both your body and mind.
Why We Do Hormone Testing at Dynamic Chiropractic
At Dynamic Chiropractic, we offer hormone testing as part of our holistic approach to wellness. Our goal is to gain a complete understanding of your overall health, and this includes understanding how your nervous system and hormones are interacting, so we can tailor care plans that not only address pain but also support your energy, stress management, sleep, and long-term well-being.
We offer:
- Saliva Analysis:
- Provide a snapshot of bioavailable (current) hormone levels and daily fluctuations.
- E.g., stress & sex hormones, melatonin, and more.
- Hair Analysis:
- Helps to identify long-term trends in hormone levels and chronic imbalances.
- E.g., Cortisol, DHEA, sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone)
Treatment Options
Alright, so you’ve had your hormones tested. What's the plan from here? At Dynamic Chiropractic, based on your test results and overall health assessment, we’re able to give you comprehensive nutritional recommendations. This includes specific guidance about potentially beneficial supplements and vitamins, as well as personalised advice on healthy food choices and lifestyle strategies to support hormone balance and overall wellbeing.