CRAMPS? How do I get rid of them!

If you have a stomach cramp my football coach told me to reach for the sky and it works

Exercise. That’s what I do.

The first and often most effective relief for menstrual cramps is an OTC pain reliever, something containing aspirin or ibuprofen. There are also OTC pain relievers, such as Pamprin or Midol, designed specifically for menstrual cramps. Take only the recommended dosage, though; taking more can weaken the effect and eventually cause damage to your stomach lining or liver.Use applied heat to relieve menstrual cramps. Apply the heat directly to the area of your body most affected by the cramps (usually the abdomen or lower back). Heating pads, a warm wet towel, a hot bath, and time in a sauna are all effective methods of desling wtih menstrual cramp pain.

Light exercise can relieve menstrual cramp pain by raising endorphin levels, which the brain associates with pain relief. A light cardio or yoga workout can get your blood pumping and stretch out your tense muscles. Anything more intense, like lifting weights or hard running, might just make you more miserable.Drink lots of water and herbal tea to get rid of cramps. Even if you already feel bloated, staying hydrated will improve you overall feeling of wellbeing. And the herbal elements in a cup of hot chamomile, mint, or gingerroot tea can help relieve some menstrual cramp pain along with the warmth of the liquid.

Stretch out your pelvic muscles to relieve some of the menstrual cramp pain. Create a triangle by standing with legs spread past shoulder width, then bending sideways to reach your left/right hand down to your left/right ankle and holding right/left arm up in the air. Sit on the floor and create diamond with your legs by pressing the soles of your feet together then bending forward while exhaling. Curl up in the fetus position, with your face and legs down on the floor and your arms at your sides.

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Try a heat pack or hot bath, or you can get pain medications at the store made for cramps