Vol. 5, Issue 4, Part E (2019)

Abstract
Cyclic Mastalgia is defined as breast pain before the onset of menstruation and may be experienced unilaterally or bilaterally and is often related with tenderness. Pain usually diminishes spontaneously but it re‑occurs with subsequent menstrual cycles. A 22 years old female student presents to the physiotherapy outpatient department with the chief complaint of bilateral breast pain more on right side upper quadrant which radiates the upper arm and axilla compare to left breast for 3 days. Pain is severe with usual activities and restricts her from doing upper limb activities and alters her sleeping position frequently. The outcome measures used were Visual Analogue Scale, and Pressure Algometer. Pre intervention scores were recorded and an exercise programme was administered to the participant, 3 times per week for 2 consecutive weeks. Post intervention outcome measures were recorded. After 2 weeks of intervention, there was significant reduction in pain and breast tenderness. After the intervention we observed that there was no recurrence of symptoms of cyclical mastalgia. This case report supports the clinical utility of structured exercise program for the treatment of cyclic mastalgia.