Menstrual Cramps and Back Pain: Causes and Treatment
Why are menstrual cramps painful?
Menstrual cramps can range from mild to severe pain. Lasting for two to three days in some cases, it may interfere with your daily activities. Menstrual cramps are caused by uterus contractions’ that may happen before the onset of periods and may peak after 24 hours.
Normal pain may last for a day and maybe mild. But, many women experience severe menstrual cramps. Severe menstrual cramps feel like a throbbing pain in your lower abdomen area, and at times, the pain can be unbearable. You may also feel continuous pressure in the lower abdomen area. Also, the pain may radiate to lower back or thighs as well.