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For alleviating the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea, both connective tissue massage and classic massage are beneficial.
In a recent study, both connective tissue massage (CTM) and classic massage (CM) effectively improved menstrual pain, functional and emotional well-being, and reduced drug use in primary dysmenorrhea sufferers. However, CTM showed superiority over CM in reducing pain duration, enhancing functional status, and improving sleeplessness. This randomized clinical trial published in the "Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics" investigated the utility of massage therapies as non-pharmacological interventions for tackling primary dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Overall, 38 volunteers were randomly allocated into the CTM group (n = 19) and CM group (n = 19). Both groups received their respective treatments 5 days per week, starting from the anticipated date of ovulation until the commencement of the next menstruation. Pain degree was measured via the visual analog scale (VAS). On the other hand, the functional and emotional well-being were examined via the Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale (FEDS). Recording of pain duration and menstrual complaints was also done.
After the intervention, both groups experienced marked reductions in FEDS, intensity and duration of menstrual pain, and drug use. However, the CTM group exhibited a greater decrease in pain duration and FEDS-functional scores when compared to the CM group. Interestingly, fewer women in the CM group reported feeling nervous post-intervention. The CTM group experienced more noticeable reductions in low back pain, constipation, and sleep quality.
The only significant difference between the groups was in the improvement of sleeplessness, with the CTM group showing a more pronounced improvement. Thus, both CTM and CM appear to be useful interventions for women seeking relief from primary dysmenorrhea, and CTM, in particular, could be recommended for those experiencing more persistent or complex symptoms.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Comparison of Connective Tissue Massage and Classic Massage in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Seyda Toprak Celenay et al.
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