Aside from binge-watchingThe Bacheloron the couch, these exercises for period cramps will help you recover ASAP.
B.Sink feet into the floor, inhale, and reach arms toward ceiling.
C.Exhale, bringing arms out to sides as you hinge forward from hips to touch the floor.
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If it’s possible for you to’t reach the floor, bend knees.
Hold for 1 minute.
Exercises for Period Cramps: Supported Half-Moon
A.Stand with left side against a wall.
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B.Slowly bend forward, bringing fingertips of left hand toward the floor.
At the same time, lift right leg behind you to hip height.
Keep right foot flexed and breathe evenly.
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Hold for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
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Exercises for Period Cramps: Head-to-Knee Pose
A.Sit with legs extended.
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B.Bend right knee and position foot on the inside of left upper thigh.
C.Inhale and lift arms overhead.
D.Then exhale and lean forward over left leg, resting forehead on thigh (or on a pillow).
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Hold for 30 seconds, then inhale to sit up.
Switch sides; repeat.
B.Inhale and bring arms out to sides and overhead.
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C.Exhale and bend forward, extending arms out in front of you and placing hands on the floor.
D.Keep kneecaps pointing toward the ceiling rather than rolling in toward you.
(Theseflexibility testsmay convince you to stretch more often.)
Breathe evenly and relax for 1 minute.
