4 Stretches to Help Soothe Period-Related Aches and Pains

"It can be helpful for this stretch to use either a stretch strap or a belt to assist," Ribaudo noted. As its name suggests, this stretch focuses on stretching out the hamstrings.

• Place a strap around the ball of your foot, and slowly straighten your leg until you feel a stretch in the back of it.
• Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.
• Repeat twice on each side.