Many women suffer from menstrual cramps and are looking for useful and effective remedy for this problem. Here are three stretches that will relieve your cramps and will make you feel better.
1. The Butterfly Stretch
This stretch is useful when the pain is coming from the thighs. It can also reduce the pain caused by lower back cramps. To make the Butterfly Stretch, you need to sit on the floor and place your legs in front of you in the form of a slight V. Then you should bring your feet as close as possible to your body or to cross the feet over one another. Next, bend forward as you keep your back straight. In case you feel any pain in the back or legs, take a position that is not so extreme.
2. The Wall Stretch
The Wall Stretch helps for treatment of cramps that come from the tights but it can reduce pain that comes from the stomach, womb or lower back. You need to lie on your back near a wall and scoot until your touch the wall with your butt. Then you should hold your legs in the air as they are parallel to the wall. Next, separate the legs in a V shape and let them rest on the low as low as comfortable for you.
3. The Stomach Stretch
This stretch helps eliminate cramps that emanate from both thigh and lower back, and can help diminish the pain from the stomach / womb
The stretch is beneficial in cases of cramps that come from the thighs and the lower back. They also relieve pain from the stomach or womb. To make the Stomach Stretch, you should lie on your stomach and stretch your legs behind you. The upper body should be propped on your forearms. Try bringing your feet as close to your body as possible while your knees touch the floor.