All of us ladies have been in the same position, where it is our time of the month and we want nothing more than to eat food and watch Netflix as we are overcome with cramps. I have always heard that exercise is good to relieve cramps, but I have never given it a true try. So is exercising worth it? Or will I just cause myself more pain?
After doing research, exercising when having cramps is something that all of us women should try out. According to Web Md, when exercising our bodies release beta-endorphins, which has been referred to as “human morphine.” This helps get rid of some of the pain. Also, when exercising the body has increased blood circulation, including in the pelvic region, which can help relieve pain from cramps as well.
According to Kotex, some of the best exercise to relieve cramps are walking, biking, dancing, and certain yoga poses. Some other exercises include swimming, or even ice skating. The release of endorphins can certainly help you overcome some of the pain. It may be hard to find motivation to do these certain exercises, but it helps!
If you are really opposed to exercise, there are some other ways to relieve cramps that don’t involve physical activity. You can take a warm bath, have gentle abdominal massages, or using a heating pad. There is also pills that help with cramps that can be bought at stores. These are all good techniques, but when using them with exercise the combination is sure to have you feeling a whole lot better.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/384938-can-exercising-stop-menstrual-cramps/
Hi! I like your topic and it is really helpful for me. But this idea really surprised me. Actually, my friends told me not to do any exercise during the period. So I was stopped from doing exercise! Now I know that doing exercise can actually reduce the pain. I wonder that whether the benefits of doing exercise depend on the time. I mean may be there are different benefits of doing exercise one week before the period and during the period. I also wonder are there any kind of exercise that we need to avoid during the periods. I have found some sources Here.