Dysmenorrhea International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Ask the I.C.P.A. about how to work with patients with this disorder, or any special considerations to be aware of. Spinal manipulative therapy may be an effective and safe non pharmaceutical alternative for relieving the pain and distress of primary dysmenorrhea.
Conclusions suggest that in primary dysmenorrhea.
Spinal manipulative therapy should be seriously considered as an alternative conservative treatment. A patient suffering from dysmenorrhea monitored her monthly menstrual cramps by using pain diaries. She rated her pain levels during 4 months of a baseline phase and 3 months of treatment. The treatment phase consisted of manual chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy. The patient realized fewer episodes of pain as well as lower pain ratings during the treatment phase.