How To Get Rid Of Period Cramps In Bed

We all dread those three difficult days which comes to torment us every month with mood swings, acne, muscle pains and cramping. Sometimes the period cramps become so intense that it is difficult to come out of the bed and continue with our daily routine and we really wonder and ask ourselves that-“How to get rid of period cramps in bed?”.

Yes, it is possible to have menstrual cramps that are strong and painful enough to keep you in bed all day. For most women, cramps are just mild and bearable . Though for some women, cramps can be intense enough to keep them from participating in their regular activities. In such cases few sleeping positions and stretches can help you in getting rid of the period pain in bed itself . 

Methods to Ease Period Cramps in Bed-  

·  Maintaining good sleeping position in the bed to ease the period cramps- 

If you normally sleep on your back or stomach , try rolling to your side and tucking in your arms and legs. This position takes pressure off your abdominal muscles and is the best sleeping position to relieve tension that can make cramping worse.

Take a round pillow which is not too high, try to lie down on your back, and keep this pillow under your knees. Keeping your legs straight and making sure they are neither higher nor lower in height or else it can affect your blood flow.

you can also roll a towel or a blanket and keep it under your knees. Maintaining this position will make you feel that your muscles are relaxed, and you are at ease. 

·  Maintaining appropriate sleeping temperature 

Maintain cool sleeping temperature in your bedroom, Hormones that elevate your body temperature during your menstrual cycle might make sleeping uncomfortable and thus increase your discomfort. Keeping your bedroom temperature between 18 degree Celsius and 22 degree Celsius can give you good nights rest thus easing your overall discomfort and getting rid of period cramps in the bed itself. 

·  Using a Heating Pad to ease the cramps 

Always keep a hot water bottle or heating pad near your bed. Applying hot compression to your abdomen helps to stimulate blood flow and relaxes the muscles thus helping you in easing period cramps in the bed. 

·  Yoga poses to get rid of period cramps in bed 

Yoga has been a very effective medium for centuries to ease any kind of muscle tension in the body, Period Cramps are no different few of the below yoga postures can be easily practiced while lying on the bed and helps in relieving period cramps. 

1.      Childs Pose-

Lying down in child’s pose in your bed itself can help target the menstrual pain that is primarily experienced in the back thus providing you comfort from period pain and cramps while you are in your bed. 

2.      Cat-Cow

You can easily practice this pose in the comfort of your bed, this pose not only targets the back but also your abdominal muscles. Practice this pose 5-15 times for effective relief from period cramps. 

3.      Reclining Twist-

This is another great pose you can do while lying down on your bed and get instant relief from period cramps, it brings great relief to both the lower back and lower belly. Practicing this pose will also relax your hips and shoulders. 

4.      Pigeon Pose

This pose will help in relaxing your hips as they carry the stress of menstrual cramps. Practicing this pose in bed will help you stretch your left and right hip thus making you feel relaxed and easing your period cramps.  

5.      Corpse pose

 Corpse pose or Savasana is the easiest and most effective yoga pose that you   can practice on bed to get rid of period cramps. This pose is less about  stretching your body and more about relaxing and practising mindfulness. It helps in relaxing your whole body thus easing any tension. 

·    Massage 

Massages have always been integral part of Ayurveda. They help relieve tension in the targeted areas thus alleviating pain. In case of period cramps an oil massage at your lower abdomen region and lower back may reduce uterine spasms by relaxing the uterus. A full body massage that reduces your overall stress may also help to relieve menstrual cramps.

Thus massage can be a very effective way to get rid of period cramps in bed. 

Menstrual Pain Relief Elixir by Forest Elixir is a natural Plant based oil that very effectively helps in relieving Period Cramps and uplifting your mood. Over the counter pills are usually a go-to during these days. But why intake something with chemicals when you can rely on natural remedies. Proven effective with teenagers and young women, the Forest Elixir’s Menstrual Pain Relief Oil is a 100% natural, chemical free way of fighting the discomfort during your period cycle. 

The pocket friendly elixir is easy to carry and apply , simply roller ball the oil on your navel and lower back area and massage gently till absorbed. This can easily be used in comfort of your bed  and effectively help in getting rid of period cramps.  

There is no problem that can’t be solved with some self-love and an oil massage!