What to do about backache during menstruation

Backache during menstruation can be relieved through hot compresses, moderate exercise, diet adjustment, drug treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning. Backache during menstruation is usually caused by pelvic congestion, increased prostaglandin secretion, cold, abnormal uterine position, gynecological diseases and other reasons.

1. Hot compress

Use a hot water bottle or baby warmer to apply hot compress to the waist. The temperature should be controlled at 40-50 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes each time. Hot compress can help promote local blood circulation and relieve uterine smooth muscle spasm, thereby alleviating the symptoms of backache. Be careful to avoid scalding the skin, and avoid using overheating or cold stimulation during menstruation.

2. Moderate exercise

Choose low-intensity exercise such as yoga, walking, etc. to avoid strenuous exercise that aggravates pelvic congestion. Pay attention to keeping your lower back warm during exercise. We recommend cat stretch, baby pose and other waist-relaxing yoga movements. Each exercise should be limited to 30 minutes. Moderate exercise can help relieve muscle tension, promote endorphin secretion and relieve discomfort.

3. Adjust your diet

Increase magnesium-rich foods such as bananas and nuts, and add an appropriate amount of warm foods such as brown sugar ginger tea. Avoid cold, spicy, and spicy foods, and reduce caffeine intake. You can add yam, wolfberry and other medicinal and edible ingredients to your diet to help improve blood circulation and relieve symptoms of backache.

4. Drug treatment

When pain is severe, you can use painkillers such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and acetaminophen tablets as directed by your doctor. For backache caused by gynecological diseases, it may be necessary to use Chinese patent medicines such as Fuke Qianjin Tablets and Guizhi Fuling Capsules. When using medicines, you must strictly follow your doctor's instructions and avoid adjusting the dosage yourself or taking them for a long time.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Symptoms can be relieved through moxibustion at acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Shenshu, or external treatments such as traditional Chinese medicine fumigation can be used. For physical conditioning, Chinese medicinal materials such as Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong can be selected. It is recommended to carry out syndrome differentiation and treatment under the guidance of professional Chinese physicians. Acupuncture treatment needs to be avoided during periods of heavy menstruation and should be performed at regular medical institutions.

During menstrual backache, you should pay attention to getting enough sleep, avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time, and wear loose clothing to reduce abdominal pressure. You can perform daily pelvic floor muscle exercises to enhance waist support, and avoid contact with cold water starting one week before your period. If backache is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding, or persists without relief, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to rule out endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and other gynecological diseases. Keeping a record of your menstrual cycle and changes in symptoms can help your doctor make a diagnosis and avoid long-term reliance on painkillers to mask symptoms.