Can simple stretches beat period pain? new study tests two Drug-Free options
NCT ID NCT07052487
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two non-drug treatments—post-isometric relaxation and simple stretching—to see which works better for period pain in young women. Forty-four unmarried women aged 18-30 with painful periods did one of the two exercises three times a week for eight weeks. The goal was to find out which method reduces pain and helps them stay active during their period.
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City University
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan
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