Comparative Effects of Sacral Release Technique and Lumbar Mobilization in Pain, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of two manual therapy techniques, sacral release technique and lumbar mobilization, on pain, symptom severity, and quality of life in adolescent females with primary dysmenorrhea. This randomized clinical trial involves 46 females aged 13 to 19 years diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. The study aims to compare how each technique impacts these outcomes over a period of six weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A receives the sacral release technique, where gentle, sustained holds lasting 3 to 5 minutes are applied 2 to 3 times per session, with sessions lasting 15 to 20 minutes, three times per week for two consecutive menstrual cycles. Group B undergoes lumbar mobilization treatments three times per menstrual cycle over the same six-week period. Both interventions are provided over two menstrual cycles. During the study, pain intensity will be measured using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, symptom severity will be assessed with a menstrual symptom questionnaire, and quality of life will be evaluated using the EuroQOL-5 Dimension Questionnaire. These assessments occur at the end of the six-week intervention period. Data will be analyzed to determine statistical significance. Participants will attend sessions and be monitored for changes in pain, symptoms, and quality of life throughout the study.

Effects of Sacral Release Technique and Lumbar Mobilization in Primary Dysmenorrhea.