Study on Myofascial Release Therapy for Women Aged 18 to 35 With Primary Dysmenorrhea to Reduce Pain and Menstrual Symptoms

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying women aged 18 to 40 with primary dysmenorrhea, a condition causing painful menstrual cramps. The study aims to evaluate how the myofascial release technique affects central sensitization, myofascial trigger points, and menstrual symptoms. This manual therapy method applies gentle, prolonged pressure to muscle and connective tissue to improve pain and function. The goal is to understand its impact on pain sensitivity and menstrual discomfort in affected women. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving the active myofascial release technique and the other receiving a sham treatment with light touch but no pressure. The active treatment involves applying the technique to seven specific body regions for about 35 minutes per session, over 10 sessions during a menstrual cycle. The sham group will have the same hand placements and duration, but without therapeutic pressure or tissue release. During the study, researchers will assess participants pain pressure thresholds, central sensitization levels, and menstrual pain intensity before and after treatment. Secondary measures include menstrual attitudes, quality of life, anxiety, and body awareness. Evaluations will occur on the most painful days and continue through an average follow-up of three months. The trial uses a double-blind design to keep both patients and evaluators unaware of group assignments, ensuring unbiased results.

Myofascial Release Technique in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea