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If you dread that time of the month because your period causes painful cramps, Blogilates [2] creator Cassey Ho shared five stretches you can do to get relief — all you need is a soft, comfy pillow. Hold these stretches for 30 seconds or longer:
- Lying butterfly
- Half pike
- Lying spinal twist
- Half camel
- Child's pose
"Go slow and listen to your body," Ho said. "I've noticed that being active in general has helped lessen my cramps. When I don't move my body, it gets worse." Here are the best workouts you can do during your period [3].
Aside from light workouts and these relaxing stretches, here are some other ways to get relief from menstrual pain [5].