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Menstrual Cramps
Cramps are also present in that ever-trying menstrual period in women. During the time when hormones fluctuate, the uterus contracts, and there is increased activity in the uterine muscles, both in terms of the frequency of contractions and contractility.
Like normal cramps, there are certain things women can do to ease or get rid of their menstrual cramps during their menstruation cycle.
Get an over-the-counter pain reliever. Pain relievers with ibuprofen or aspirin can help in relieving the pain of menstrual cramps. There are also medicines specifically made for menstrual cramps, such as Midol or Pamprin. Be sure that you only get the correct dosage, though; when in doubt, consult your physician. Taking more than the recommended dose can cause damage to your liver and stomach lining.
Raise your endorphin levels: exercise. Don't engage in anything serious or hectic, though. Just light exercises will do. Yoga stretching or a light cardio exercise can get the blood pumping and stretch out your tense muscles. The activities will also cause your body to release endorphins, which are usually associated with pain relievers.
You can also do an exercise to stretch your pelvic muscles. Stand with your legs spread far apart, beyond the shoulder width, forming a triangle. Bend sideways to reach your ankle with the corresponding hand while holding your other arm up in the air. Continue doing this several times.
Drink tea and water. As mentioned before, proper hydration will keep your muscles from cramping easily. Hydration will also keep you feeling well, even if bloated. The tea also has herbal elements that can help relieve some of the menstrual pain you're feeling, along with the satisfying warmth of the liquid itself.
Apply heat compress. Usually, the parts of the body that are most affected by menstrual cramps are the lower back and the abdomen. Applying a heat compress directly on them will help you deal with the pain. Saunas as well as a hot bath are also effective methods.
As always, it's better to just prevent cramps from developing (unless it's the menstrual kind, in which case, you'll get it no matter what you do). Keep yourself properly hydrated, but most important of all, do some stretching before you engage in any strenuous or unaccustomed physical activity. The key is to condition your muscles, preventing them from being caught unawares.
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