Association Between Lumbar Lordosis and Menstrual Pain Severity in Adolescent Females

Rovan M. Elbesh
In: World Applied Sciences Journal · 2022 · vol. 40(3) , pp. 75–81 · doi:10.5829/idosi.wasj.2022.75.81 · W4411085625
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This study found a moderate positive correlation between increased lumbar hyperlordosis and greater menstrual pain severity in adolescent females, suggesting a link between spinal posture and dysmenorrhea.

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This study aimed to investigate the correlation between lumbar lordotic angle and the severity of menstrual pain in adolescent females. A total of 210 participants aged 13-19 years (mean age = 15.76 ± 1.37 years) were recruited from public and private secondary schools in 6th October City, Giza, Egypt. Lumbar hyperlordosis was measured using a validated digital inclinometer, and menstrual pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The mean lumbar angle and VAS score were 47.3 ± 4.6 and 6.2 ± 1.1, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive correlation between the lumbar angle and VAS score (r = 0.52, p < 0.0001), indicating that increased lumbar hyperlordosis is associated with a greater severity of menstrual pain. These findings support the biomechanical hypothesis that spinal posture, particularly lumbar hyperlordosis, may influence dysmenorrhea. One non-invasive method of managing adolescent female dysmenorrhea may be postural examination and modification.

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