Many women experience pain during menstruation. Pressure in the lower abdomen, pain in the back, chest and cramps are the most common symptoms, and complaints, such as headaches and malaise, often occur.
In acute conditions, appropriate analgesics can help, and when free time allows, certain exercises are also helpful. They regulate blood flow to the pelvis and relax the muscles. In addition, during menstruation, it is preferable to move as much as possible, because it is much better to overcome the unpleasant condition than lying down and resting.
Four-legged position
Get on your hands and knees. Lower your head and arch your back like a cat. In doing so, breathe in and out calmly and hold this position for about two minutes.
Back stretch
Sit and stretch your legs. Bend your right leg and place your foot on the inside of your left thigh. Inhale and raise your arms above your head. Exhale and bend forward over the left leg. Hold the position for half a minute, then inhale and return to the starting position. Repeat the same by bending the left leg.
Rocking
Lie on the floor on your back. Bend your legs, pull them to your chest and wrap your arms around them. Rock gently left and right several times. In this way, the area around the spine is gently massaged.
Feet together
Sit on a flat surface. Place a larger pillow under your head and shoulders. Bend your legs so that your feet are together. Breathe slowly and rest for a few minutes.
Legs in the air
Lie on your back and raise your legs. Place pillows under the lower back. Arms and shoulders are relaxed. Raise your legs, spread them and keep them in the air. Breathe calmly and stay in this position for a few minutes, reports Novosti.
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