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By Dr Sua (Chiropractor at Realign Health Clinic) If your body feels different lately, you’re not imagining it Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions, but that doesn’t mean they feel easy. Many women notice changes in how their body moves, sleeps, and responds to stress. You might feel more stiff, more tired, more sensitive, or just not quite like yourself. This isn’t something you need to push through. It’s a sign your body is adapting and may need more support.

Perimenopause is something every woman will experience, yet it often arrives unexpectedly. One day you feel like yourself, and the next you’re noticing subtle (or not so subtle) changes: your menstrual cycle feels different, you’re suddenly wide awake at 3 a.m., throwing off the doona from a wave of heat, or feeling more emotional than usual. (Mayo Clinic, 2025). This natural transition can last several years before menopause sets in and can bring changes that ripple through