Randomised trial, 2013
Do Kinesio taping and spiral taping help with menstrual pain and PMS symptoms?
Both Kinesio and spiral taping reduced menstrual pain, with spiral taping also helping PMS symptoms. The study was small with only a few weeks of treatment.
What they did
34 unmarried women with regular menstrual cycles were randomly divided into three groups: Kinesio taping, spiral taping and control. The taping groups received 6 taping sessions over about 3 weeks, twice a week, starting 14 days before menstruation and continuing until its end. Menstrual pain and PMS were measured before taping started.
What they found
Kinesio taping had significant effects on menstrual pain. Spiral taping was effective at alleviating both menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome. Both taping methods brought significant relief to menstrual pain.
What it means for you
Both taping techniques appear helpful for menstrual pain, with spiral taping slightly more helpful for PMS. The study was small (34 women) and the taping only lasted a few weeks, so it is unclear how long effects last or how these methods compare in larger studies.
34
women
6
taping sessions
3
weeks duration
About the study
- Original title
- The effect of the kinesio taping and spiral taping on menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Lim C, Park Y, Bae Y
- Journal
- Journal of physical therapy science
- Year
- 2013
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- Participants
- 34
- What was tested
- Kinesio taping or spiral taping, 6 sessions over 3 weeks starting 14 days before menstruation
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1589/jpts.25.761
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