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- Title
The structural-anatomical-functional relationship of lumbo-pelvic-hip complex in a treatment of dysmenorrhea.
- Authors
Barcikowska, Zofia; Rajkowska-Labon, Elżbieta; Grzybowska, Magdalena Emilia; Hansdorfer-Korzon, Rita; Zorena, Katarzyna
- Abstract
Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain is a common problem that may concern up to 94% of women. Despite many studies on dysmenorrhea, the etiopathogenesis of this condition has not yet been fully investigated. However, it is known that dysmenorrhea occurence is linked to elevated prostaglandin secretion and other inflammatory factors; furthermore, genetic factors may be associated with a higher susceptibility to this disorder. Dysmenorrhea is commonly managed by pharmacological approaches, mainly by non-steroidal inflammatory drugs which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Available data indicates that manual therapy could relieve dysmenorrheal symptoms. Our and other's research shows that the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex structures are important during the treatment of dysmenorrhea. The therapeutic process could include spinal manipulation and other techniques, which normalize tension of muscles attached to the lumbar spine, sacrum bone and diaphragm, as well as muscles of the anterior abdominal wall. This technique should help to equalize intra-abdominal pressure. The action mechanism of manual therapy is not fully investigated yet. It is possible that manual techniques could have an impact on decreasing prostaglandin levels, increasing serotonin and endorphins secretion and also on vagus nerve stimulation.
- Subjects
DYSMENORRHEA; PATHOGENESIS; STEROIDS; ENDORPHINS; BONES
- Publication
European Journal of Translational & Clinical Medicine, 2021, Vol 4, p116
- ISSN
2657-3148
- Publication type
Article