Exercises to ease menstrual cramps

Sonam is doubled over in pain. She is in her mid-twenties and dreads getting her periods. She wishes she could get relief from this pain without having to resort to medications.

More than half of menstruating women experience some pain during their menstrual periods, at least for 1-2 days each month. The pain that occurs during periods is called dysmenorrhoea. Usually, the pain is mild. Sometimes, however, the pain is severe enough to keep them from their normal activities. Painful periods are the leading cause of women missing work and school.

Menstrual cramps are very common concerns among women who experience regular menstrual cycles. The pain is also a cause of anxiety to parents of young girls who feel helpless as they see their daughter suffering.

There are many medications available that can ease menstrual pain. These are safe and can be taken every month to relieve cramping. Nevertheless, many women wish that they could pro-actively do something to completely do away with, or at least, reduce the pain without medications.

Exercises for menstrual pain

Like many aches and pains in different parts of the body, menstrual pain too responds to regular exercise. The best way to deal with menstrual cramping is to have a healthy diet before and during the periods and accompany this with a regular exercise routine.