The Effect of Continuous Slow-Stroke Back Massage (SSBM) and Warm Compress Therapy on the Severity of Menstrual Pain in Young Women

Abstract

Period discomfort, or stomach pain resulting from uterine cramping during menstruation, is one of the issues that young women encounter most frequently. Since nonpharmacological remedies are safe to administer on one's own and are easy to get, the general people has employed them extensively since ancient times. Both non-pharmacological treatment and cutaneous stimulation are useful in minimizing pain. Warm compresses can lessen uterine contractions and enhance blood circulation, while slow stroke back massages (SSBM) might lessen pain perception by assisting in the reduction of muscle tension, which can exacerbate pain feelings. The literature was gathered from the Google Scholar database, which included publications from 2016 to 2020. Relevant articles were hand-picked.