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Added November 22, 2011

Exercise Cramps

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If you exercise all month, you will help your body keep from having cramps. Light exercise during your period will help to ease the heavy, bloated (puffy) feeling. Workouts that stretch your body are best.

Here are a few exercises that are great for relieving cramps:

Sit on the floor, legs as far apart as you can get them. Hold your toes if you can, or clasp your ankles lightly. Keep your back straight and breathe in, holding your diaphragm (the muscle under your ribs) up and in. Holding this position, take a few deep breaths. As you breathe out for the last time, bend forward towards the floor and exhale.
Sit with your knees open and bent at the sides, with the soles of your feet together in front of your crotch. Clasp your hands under your toes, or hold your ankles. Press the soles of your feet together and breathe in, deeply expanding your chest and lifting your diaphragm, as described above. Raise your head a little, and feel your stomach expand. Breathe in and out deeply into your stomach four or five times.
Lie on your back with one leg stretched out, and pull the other knee up to your chin. Clasp your knee with your arms to ease the strain and then hold the posture, relaxing for a few minutes.

If you get pain all of a sudden or notice a change in your periods, you should contact a doctor.

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bridget410

Posted April 29, 2013

Ugh I hate cramps!

Samieflower

Posted April 16, 2013

I have cramps during my period but I learned to deal with it.

Kat:)

Posted February 25, 2013

SYDNEYRENSHAW- I have not started my period yet, but this week I have had bad back pains. I told my mom and she thought I might get my period soon. The cramps are usually in my lower back and it just feels sore and strained.

missshawtygirl

Posted March 05, 2013

what about a leg ache it kills me .then a cramp on my side that really hurts PAIN FUL!!!!!!

Charjudith

Posted April 01, 2013

I had weird pain near my hips on both sides this morning! Ah, it hurts, had like two in a Rowland then it stopped! I don't know if this is part like PMS, or just random cramps. Plz tell me wuts up if u know! Thx :)

mz.royality

Posted March 05, 2013

Am I the only one who gets HORRIBLE cramps the frist day?! Ugh my mom doesnt understand 'cause she never had cramps, and she doesnt get moody like me... And none of my friends have cramps like me...I HATE MY PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE PMS

Dancin'Warriior

Posted February 17, 2013

can someone just explain to me basically what/ where cramps feel like/are? thanks i just wanna no if the sharp pains under my belly button are or if theyre ust stomach aches . thx!

CookieGirl:)

Posted December 30, 2012

Sorry I<3OneDirection PMS means pre-menstrual symptoms not syndrome sorry to burst your bubble :/

CookieGirl:)

Posted December 30, 2012

stina25 If your cramps are really that bad you might want to talk to your doctor and make sure everything's alright. Most likely it will be fine but he might prescribe something that can ease the pain.