Lumbar Spine Manipulation Versus Pharmacological Therapy in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Short-term Effects of Lumbar Spine Manipulation Versus Pharmacological Therapy in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Many treatments like acupuncture, manipulative therapy and pharmacological therapy have been proposed to alleviate symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. However, no study has previously compared lumbar spine manipulation to pharmacological therapy in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presented with persistent primary dysmenorrhea lasting for three or more consecutive menstrual periods
• Presented menstrual cycles no longer than 35 days

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presented any other gynecological pathologies
• Systemic diseases
• Previous surgical interventions for gynecological complaints
• Depression
• Were receiving any other treatment for primary dysmenorrhea.