Dysmenorrhea, characterised by severe menstrual cramps, is one of the most prevalent menstrual health issues affecting individuals worldwide.
Symptoms associated with painful periods
Primary dysmenorrhoea usually causes cramping pain in your lower abdomen (tummy). The pain can spread to your lower back and thighs. You may feel this a few hours before and during your period. It usually gets better at the end of your period.
- Feeling or being sick
- Tiredness
- Diarrhoea
- A headache or feeling light-headed
- Bloating
- Emotional symptoms
Secondary dysmenorrhoea can also cause abdominal cramping pain. You may also have a feeling of heaviness in your tummy, and back pain. You may have other symptoms, including:
- Heavy or irregular periods
- Bleeding in-between periods
- An unusual discharge from your vagina
- Pain during sex, and you may bleed afterwards.
How We Can Help
RVC Women’s Wellness approaches combine hands-on treatments with lifestyle modifications to address menstrual health issues comprehensively. In addition to targeted exercises and manual therapy techniques, physiotherapists may recommend ergonomic adjustments, postural correction, and self-care practices to optimise pelvic health and menstrual well-being. By empowering individuals to take an active role in their health, holistic physiotherapy promotes long-term symptom relief and improved quality of life or attention in the pelvic region, physiotherapists can develop personalised treatment plans too. This individualized approach ensures that each women’s unique needs are net, fostering sustainable health outcomes and empowering her to live with greater comfort and confidence.
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