Can Physical TherApy Help Menstrual Cramps?

Did you know that half of the population menstruates and 43- 90% report painful periods?

For some people you end up missing school, work, and missing out hanging with friends

If you are living through this and you are not alone.

Many women have been led to believe that suffering and missing school or work because of period pain is part of being a woman, but the truth is— you can get help!

There are different causes to period pain and it is important to have a conversation with your Gynecologist for appropriate medical work as well as know the natural ways and lifestyle modifications to you take to feel confident in your ability to manage period pain.

Common risk factors include having a family member with heavy and or painful periods, intake of excessive sugar and smoking.

Natural Ways to Manage Period Pain

• Nutrition

  • Increase still-water intake

  • Reduce processed sugar intake

  • Add fresh fruits and mmega 3 Fatty acids found in fish

  • Reduce caffeine (found in certain teas, coffee, energy drinks)

• Relaxation exercises

• TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

• Heating pad

• Acpunture

• Manual therapy

For a personalized plan on how to help you—

Go from feeling frustrated and held back by period pain 1 week a month to feeling confident and comfortable so you can enjoy showing up to your dream job and feeling free to say yes to that girls night out without being chained to your coach, schedule your free complimentary strategy call with Dr. Mbong Henry PT, DPT today.