How To When you aren't home, deal with cramped quarters.
It is difficult to contend with menstruation when you are not at home.Many common remedies can be used at school or work.You can get on with your day if you relax your muscles, reduce your pain and use strategies designed for when you are out of the house.
Step 1: Take a deep breath.
Decreased muscle cramps can be achieved with deep breaths.As you breathe through your nose and mouth, your belly will relax as you draw air into your lungs.It is possible to perform a set of 10 deep breaths.It can be done in class or your office.
Step 2: Pressure points can be applied to.
There are some pressure points you can use.One is on the front of the hipbone and the other is below the navel.Hold each point for 1-2 minutes and use your middle finger to apply slow, firm pressure.While sitting in a meeting or reading in school, you can discreetly do this over your clothes.You should not hold these points for more than 10 minutes at a time.If it feels comfortable, you can do another session.
Step 3: In small circles, massage your abdomen and lower back.
It is possible to increase circulation and bring more blood to the area with a massage.If your lower back is hurting, rub small circles near your spine with your thumb, which is your most powerful finger.If you have lower abdominal pain, use your thumbs to massage in a circular motion from hipbone to hip bone across your belly.Circular motions bring better circulation to the area than sweeping motions.If a different massage pattern makes you feel better, just do it.This massage is discreet and can be done over your clothes in the car or at work.
Step 4: Drink a lot of water.
It is possible to reduce period pain by being well-hydrated.You should aim to get 2 liters of water a day.You can refill a water bottle on the go.
Step 5: Take a few drops of essential oils.
It is possible to balance hormones by using essential oils.If you want to take a sniff during the day, apply a few drops of oil to the inside of your wrist.If you find that the scent distracts you when you eat or drink, you can apply the drops to your abdominal area.More research is needed to determine whether or not it is safe and effective.If you have a book bag or laptop bag, you can keep a bottle of oil in it.Don't apply more essential oil than you're told to.It isn't for use inside.
Step 6: Use paper towels to make a heat pad.
It is possible to relieve pain by increasing blood flow to the muscles.If you have access to a microwave in a work break room, you can heat paper towels in 30-second spurts in the microwave until they are warm but not steaming.If you have lower back pain, apply them to it in the bathroom.It may be a good idea to sit on the toilet if you don't want your clothes to get wet.With your pants or skirt lowered, you can apply the heated paper towels to your lower back.If you don't have access to a microwave, you can still use heat.There is hot water in the bathroom.Place them on your abdomen or lower back to calm you down.
Step 7: You can either take the stairs or walk in the hall.
Endorphins are your body's natural pain killers.If you can't fit in a treadmill session on the go, try to incorporate easy exercise into your work or school day to give you some relief.During a free period, you could take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Step 8: You should apply a personal heating pad.
A Thermacare patch is invisible under your clothes because it is a personal heating pad.It is possible to relieve pain without using the paper towel method.Many patches stay warm for up to 8 hours, and you can apply them directly to the abdomen or back for relief.If you need it, keep a patch in your bag or car.
Step 9: Carry a small bottle of OTC pain medication with you.
It is possible to reduce your pain with over-the-counter pain medications.Taking these medications at the beginning of your pain will give you the best pain relief.If you want to get ahead of the pain with medication, you should use it when it is mild.Ibuprofen is taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed.Every 6 hours, the dose of acetaminophen is 500-1000mg.If you have a business meeting at a hotel or restaurant, you can ask the concierge or matre d' for a pain killer.Many staff members have a stock of OTC medications that they are happy to share with patrons.If you don't have any medication with you, ask a friend if they have a capsule to spare.
Step 10: It's time to switch to maxi pads.
The irritation of the cervixes of some women can be caused by the use of tampons.If your pain is getting worse, you may want to switch to pads for a day.There are feminine-product vending machines in most public restrooms.