Cramps that double you over every month, days lost, painkillers on schedule? Intense menstrual pain is not something you simply have to endure — and alongside medical options, physical therapy has real evidence for reducing dysmenorrhea.
What is dysmenorrhea?
Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain — cramping in the lower abdomen that can radiate to the lower back and thighs, sometimes with nausea and fatigue. Primary dysmenorrhea (no underlying disease) is most common in younger women. Secondary forms (endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis) need gynaecological diagnosis — the signals pointing that way are screened at assessment.
Common symptoms
Lower abdominal cramps in the first days of the period, associated low back pain, radiation into the thighs, tension in the pelvic floor and hip muscles, fatigue and general sensitivity.
Why does physical therapy help?
Menstrual pain also has a musculoskeletal component: tension in the pelvic floor, lumbar and hip muscles amplifies pain perception. Studies show regular exercise, relaxation techniques and manual therapy can significantly reduce primary dysmenorrhea.
How we work at Medicine Park
With professionalism and discretion: we assess posture, lumbopelvic mobility and tension patterns, then build a personalised programme — pelvic mobility and relaxation exercises, lumbosacral manual therapy, diaphragmatic breathing techniques and a movement plan adapted to your cycle. If the picture suggests a secondary cause, we refer you to gynaecology — directly and honestly. All in English.
How long until results?
Most patients notice improvement after 2–3 cycles of consistent work. The benefit grows with movement regularity.
When to seek help
If period pain blocks your month, has intensified over time or no longer responds to painkillers — stop normalising it. Your first assessment at Medicine Park is free.
