In a recent report, A smartphone app can help women effectively reduce and cope with menstrual pain and cramps using self-acupressure.
A study found that about 50 to 90 percent of young women experience pain during their periods. While this pain primarily manifests itself as lower abdominal cramping, other symptoms include a headache, backache, nausea and diarrhoea.
Acupressure is a technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In contrast to acupuncture, this technique can be used as a form of self-care and is suitable for use at home. Rather than using needles, this technique involves massage or pressure being applied to specific points on the body.
