Exercise/stretchs that help menstrual cramps?

Question

Supposedly exercise eases cramps, but I find that it doesnt matter OR just seems to make it worse because I have more muscle to cramp.

Are there any particular exercises programs or that ease cramps? Stretches?

Answer 1

Simple Yoga can help. http://www.yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/864_1.cfm Scroll down to the Menstruation Sequence section.

Answer 2

It does help it. Its proven. Because being a couch potato doesnt get you blood flowing regularly.

I know that jogging frequently helps a lot.
Simple tasks like just walking around, walking a dog, walks on the beach, daily jog...stuff that isnt really that strange.

Also if you want something other than exercises, try cranberry juice, constant showers, warm baths are best, and bananas.

You could try going to the gym and playing a good sport that may not be so intense.
Not to much cuz then you could really injure yourself.
Maybe volleyball or basketball.
Cheerleading and dancing helps also.

Best of Luck,
Sophie

Answer 3

Aparently tennis is good for periods, i suppose things that involve moving most of your body.
jogging
walking your dog (if you have one)
star jumps
mabey you could check out these websites.....

http://www.netfit.co.uk/stretching_cool_down.htm
http://www.cyberfitusa.com/catalog/images/stretching%20chart.gif

and heres another trick i know
if your tired then sit on the sofa with your knees up against your chest
mabey with some chocolate :)
hope this helps
xx

Answer 4

anything that works our abdominal muscles, having orgasms hits the muscles that cramp directly

Answer 5

try simply walking! also, i know its not excercise, but eat lots of bananas, they help with menstrual pains