Combined Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique and Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Premenstrual Syndrome

Summary

Premenstrual syndrome is psycho-physiological stress induced condition including physical, behavioral, and psychological symptoms occur during luteal phase of menstrual cycle (after ovulation) and disappear within a few days after the onset of menstrual cycle .Bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, food cravings, backache, headache, skin breakouts, depression, lack of energy, irritability, frequent urination, and insomnia are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The aim of this study is to determine the combined effect of Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques on Premenstrual syndrome. Three-arm parallel Randomized control trial (study design) in which three groups will be formed. A sample size of 56 female students will be selected from University of Health Sciences, Lahore using the purposive sampling technique and will be equally and randomly allocated to three groups using computer generated random number by Excel software. Jacobson PMR technique will be applied on group A and Benson Relaxation Technique on group B and both Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques will be applied on group C for two months three times a week. Symptoms will be assessed before and at 8th week (at the end of treatment) by using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale. There will be assessor blinding while data collecting in order to reduce biasness. The potential significance of combined effect of Benson relaxation technique and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation is to reduce the symptoms of PMS, improving the quality of life, provide the non-pharmacological approach, improve daily functioning, provide the empowerment to women, enhance relationship, cost - effective, and it is assessable intervention that can be performed in various settings, and will provide the significant positive impact on the lives of women. Combined effect of Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques will help in improving symptoms and provide mental and physical relaxation which will help women in enhancing self-control, in reducing absenteeism, improving productivity, increased sense of well- being, and increasing participation in social activities.

Conditions

• Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS

Interventions

OTHER

Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique

Jacobson PMR involves gradually contracting and relaxing the major 16 muscle group of human body from head to toe ( muscle include hands, arms, eye, eyebrows, neck, anterior neck, shoulder, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, anterior thigh, posterior thigh, calves and feet)

OTHER

Benson relaxation technique

Benson Relaxation technique was presents in 1970 by Herbert Benson. Benson Relaxation technique decrease the level of hormone catecholamine and also reduces the sympathetic nervous system which results in relaxation of muscle and also reducing anxiety and depression level in our body which results in promoting activities of daily life and build self- confidence.

OTHER

combine Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation and Benson relaxation technique

Jacobson PMR involves gradually contracting and relaxing the major 16 muscle group of human body from head to toe ( muscle include hands, arms, eye, eyebrows, neck, anterior neck, shoulder, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, anterior thigh, posterior thigh, calves and feet). In Benson relaxation technique, participants will be placed in comfortable positions and will be asked to close their eyes and will focus on their breathing to remove disturbing thoughts from their mind and they will be asked to remind a word that bring peace to them such as God, love, rainbow etc. While repeating the sedative words breathe deeply and regularly, inhale through nose and exhale through mouth. At the same time they will be asked to relax their whole body muscle starting from tip of toes and continuing their upper body and the head muscles. They will be asked not to think about any other thing and continue this exercise for 20 minutes and then open their eyes

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore Lahore · University of Health Sciences Lahore

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

30 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-04-07

Primary Completion

2026-06-07

Completion

2026-06-21

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations