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It's not practical to use the solutions you hear so much about!
What are the causes of menstrual cramps in the first place?
What are the causes of period pain?
Summary
Have you ever experienced severe menstrual cramps at school or at work?
It is very hard to concentrate when you have to take a test, a meeting, or some other situation where you just can't take a break.
It would be better if you could cope with it with medication, but if there is a way to relieve period pain right now other than medication, I think many of you would like to try it. In this issue, we will introduce some coping methods that can be put into practice right away.
It's not practical to use the solutions you hear so much about!
The following methods are often introduced as ways to cope with period pain.
Take a bath to warm up your body.
Cut back on caffeine.
Cut back on cold drinks.
Cut back on sweets.
Relax with aromatherapy or herbal tea.
Take low-dose pills.
It is possible to alleviate period pains in your daily life. However, these methods are not suitable for those who want to relieve period pain right away. However, these methods are not suitable for those who want to relieve menstrual pain right away. Is there any way to relieve period pain at school or at work?
What are the causes of menstrual cramps in the first place?
Here are some recommendations for those who want immediate relief from period pain! Here are some recommended remedies for those who want to relieve menstrual cramps right away.
(1) Sitting with pelvis in an upright position
One of the causes of period pain is "poor circulation in the pelvis." When you have a stomach ache, you tend to round your back. This posture naturally causes blood flow around the pelvic area to slow down. By keeping the pelvis in an upright position, the flow of blood can be improved and period pain can be alleviated. In addition, staying in the same position for a long period of time can also cause poor blood circulation. If possible, it is recommended to stand up once or do light stretching.
Bending and stretching the ankles
(1) Sit deeply in a chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.
(2) Extend your legs slightly forward and raise both toes while keeping your heels on the floor.
(3) Bend your ankles at a 90-degree angle and hold for 5 seconds.
(4) Slowly lower the toes, then lift the heels and hold for 5 seconds.
(5) Repeat for 5 sets.
Pelvic flooring
(1) Sit on a chair with your back straight and pelvis erect.
(2) Exhale, roll your back and tilt your pelvis backward.
(3) Return the pelvis to its original position.
(4) Repeat for 10 sets.
（2) Acupressure Points
Stimulating pressure points can promote blood circulation. Below the navel, there is a concentration of acupressure points that are effective for period pain. Just warming the area with a warmer or gently rubbing the area can be effective, so try it out. Here are some acupressure points that are effective for period pain.
(1) Go-tani: A hollow in the hand slightly above the index finger, where the bones of the thumb and index finger intersect. It is called a universal acupoint.
(2) Qihai: The center line of the body extending vertically from the head is called the median line. It is located about two fingers below the navel on the median line.
(3) Guan Yuan: a pressure point located about 4 fingers below the navel.
(4) Zhongji: acupuncture point located one finger further down from the guan yuan.
(5) Ingolai: acupuncture point located three fingers to the right and left of the center.
(3) Warm up with a warmer.
When the uterus is cold, blood circulation is poor and the muscles around the uterus become stiff. When the muscles around the uterus become stiff, strong contractions are required to push out menstrual blood. Since strong contractions can contribute to period pain, improving circulation with chiropractic care is an effective way to relieve period pain. In addition to the abdomen, there are many other places where warming can help with period pain.
(1) Neck: warms the entire body
(2) Sacrum: improves blood flow to the lower body
(3) Base of the feet: improves blood flow to the lower half of the body
If you have severe period pain, carrying a body warmer will help. In addition to body warmers, you can also try using belly wraps or knee pads.
What causes period pain in the first place?
Here is why menstrual cramps and premenstrual PMS occur.
Menstrual Pain
Just before and during the first half of the menstrual period, the secretion of prostaglandins, which stimulate the uterus to contract and expel menstrual blood from the body, increases. This action causes pain when the uterus contracts. This hormone also constricts blood vessels, which can cause symptoms such as back pain, lethargy, and coldness.
PMS
Symptoms that appear from one or two weeks before the period to just before the period begins are called "premenstrual syndrome (PMS)," and mainly include headaches, stomach pain, and irritability. PMS is caused by an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system due to a sudden increase or decrease in the hormone progesterone before the menstrual period.
Summary
The methods I have described in this article are easy to sneak into a class or meeting. Coldness increases period pain. Let's deal with menstrual cramps well while taking care not to get cold in our daily lives.
If your period pain does not improve with the methods introduced in this article, it may be caused by a disease. Period pain caused by diseases of the gynecological system, such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and uterine adenomyosis, is called "organic dysmenorrhea. Please do not judge yourself, and see a gynecologist if you have any symptoms that concern you.