Published on: 5/26/2025
How can lifestyle changes help reduce period cramps?
Exercising and doing yoga can help reduce period cramps by improving physical fitness and relieving pain.
Explanation
Lifestyle changes like exercise and yoga can help reduce period cramps. Exercise is shown to help with period pain. It can make your body stronger and help ease the cramps. Moving your body with activities like walking or swimming can be helpful. Yoga is another good way to help with cramps. It can make your body more flexible and relax your muscles, which can make the pain less.
Here are some tips:
- Exercise Regularly: Try to do some physical activity most days of the week. It can be something simple like walking.
- Try Yoga: Doing yoga can help relax your body and mind, which might make the cramps less painful.
Making these changes can help you feel better during your period. It's important to find activities that you enjoy and can do regularly.
If pain is severe or doesn't get better, it's important to talk to a healthcare provider to check for medical conditions that could be causing severe pain.
(References)
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- Yonglitthipagon P, Muansiangsai S, Wongkhumngern W, Donpunha W, Chanavirut R, Siritaratiwat W, et al. (2017). Effect of yoga on the menstrual pain, physical fitness, and .... Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 29037637.
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