Some ways to cure these menstrual cramps would be having a hot water bath which eases the muscles and refreshes oneself. Resting on the very first day of your menstrual cycle would be good to avoid the cramps or pain. Drink something hot, it helps for some people. I usually have hot water bath and relax the whole day.
I can't remember where I read it but apparently if you slowly suck your stomach in as far as you can and hold it for a while it relieves some tension in the area and helps to ease the pain.
Quite an interesting topic. I used to help my ex girlfriend [my girlfriend at the time] with her cramps by gently rubbing her belly with some oil that warms on contact which is used for massages.
It actually worked quite good, as it cut her cramps down nearly 50%.
i have also experience this during my first day of menstruation and its so annoying. So, how do you avoid this??
thanks for this information. but i have no experience about this. thanks for comments.
1) Say yes to drugs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil) work best to relieve menstrual cramps, and they may also take the edge off the breast pain and the diarrhea that sometimes go along with cramps. That's because these drugs inhibit the formation of prostaglandins, chemicals that cause muscle cramps and pain.
2) Walk it off. Exercise is a muscle tension reducer and a mood elevator, And it may reduce menstrual cramps by improving circulation in the pelvic organs, experts say. If you're walking, strike a relaxed pose that lets you swing your hips and arms freely and lets you breathe rhythmically. If your normally brisk pace wears you out during this time, do yourself a favor and slow down, he adds.
3) Seek heat. A warm bath or a heating pad on your belly or the small of your back can relax muscle spasms and ease cramping pain, according to doctors. When you're walking outdoors in cold weather, wear a warm jacket that reaches below your hips. That will help keep pelvic muscles warm and relaxed.
4) Stretch your iliopsoas. No, it's not some sort of strange tropical vine. The iliopsoas are three muscles (major, minor and iliacus) on both sides of your pelvis, stretching from your lower spine to your femur--the upper thigh bone. Tight 'psoas have been implicated in a variety of pelvic organ disorders, including painful menstrual cramps. To make it easier to stand up straight and to open the area between your ribs and hipbone, you need to stretch these muscles.
5) Strike a diamond pose. Yoga can provide exceptional pain relief for menstrual cramps. We recommend a light routine that stretches and limbers the hips and other joints but doesn't vigorously compress or stretch the abdomen. Try this pose: Sit on the floor with your back erect. Bend your knees, keeping them as close to the floor as possible. Bring your feet together, sole to sole, making a diamond shape with your legs. Keeping your back straight, breathe in, then slowly bend forward as you exhale. Breathe in and straighten. Bend forward again as you exhale. Repeat several times--feel yourself sink lower with each exhalation.
6) Curl up in a ball. Here's another yoga pose that's a sure-bet cramp reliever. Kneel, then sit back so that your buttocks rest on your heels and bend forward to rest your chest on your thighs. Place your forehead on the floor, with your arms stretched in back of you so that your hands are by your feet. If your head doesn't touch the floor comfortably, rest it on your folded arms. Breathe normally, and as you exhale, imagine your whole body becoming more limp and relaxed.
7) Try drinking some herbal tea. Gingerroot tea can help relieve menstrual cramps. To make it, slice a handful of gingerroot and simmer it in water for 15 minutes.
8) Add calcium. Calcium helps maintain normal muscle tone and helps prevent cramps and pain. Aim for about 800 milligrams a day, the amount contained in about three cups of milk.
9) Increase your magnesium. This mineral optimizes your body's calcium absorption and helps decrease menstrual cramps. Good food sources include beans, whole grains such as buckwheat and whole wheat flour, salmon, shrimp, tofu, vegetables and nuts.