4 Stretches to Help Soothe Period-Related Aches and Pains

"The Cat-Camel stretch is a good gentle mobilization of the spine and works on stretching and strengthening your low back and core muscles," Ribaudo said. "It can help with pain of the low or mid-back and should be performed to tolerance."

• For the Cat part of the stretch, sink your back down toward the floor and lift your head up at the same time, sticking your tailbone out to make a curve with your spine.
• Hold this pose for 10 seconds, focusing on your breathing.
• For the Camel part, tuck your head and tailbone in, arching through your spine as to mimic a camel hump.
• Hold this pose for 10 seconds again, focusing on your breathing.
• Repeat three times in each direction.