Patient's question:
Since my first menstrual period, every time I have my period, I have been extremely painful. Every time the pain is so severe that I can't straighten my back. I have to lie in bed to feel a little comfortable. I heard that menstrual cramps can be relieved by massage?Doctor's answer:
Massage can help alleviate menstrual cramps. You can warm your hands by rubbing them together, then massage in a clockwise direction around the navel. Each session can last for five minutes. You can do this two to three times a day. Additionally, for menstrual cramps, you can take appropriate doses of herbs like "Wuji Baifeng Wan" or "Fuke Qianjin Pian," etc. Also, it's important to keep warm during your period and avoid getting cold. Drinking warm water, preferably with brown sugar and ginger, can also be beneficial during your period.