Girls, lower back pain related to period?

[sarmac]

i've been expeirencing lower back pain ( in the middle and closer to my sides) leading up to, and right now during my period.
I'm not sure if the two are related at all. I never used to experience PMS. I never had cramps, i was really light, and lasted like 2 days. Now I get bad cramps most of the time, heavy, and last around 4-5 days.

I do workout, I like to lift weights. Squats, Deadlifts, etc. My form is very good and I've been doing it for a while so I don't think this could have anything to do with it.

I can't sit down in class without being in discomfort.
Is this a thing that happens? How can I relieve it?

[9mfeo]

It's a normal thing. Sometimes when your uterus contracts to shed its lining, it ends up putting pressure on your back. Totally normal. It's also not abnormal for your periods to get a bit heavier as you get older (though if they become super heavy you should be checked for anemia).

There are some stretches that you can do to support your lower back (cobra/sphynx pose is really good for this and so is legs-up-the-wall). Other than that, Advil is your friend.

[sarmac]

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Warmth will help relieve it. It's your period that's doing it most likely. Exercising will help, try some gentle stretching and movements that will gentle help stretch and move your abdomen and torso. Heat pads are nice too, and sometimes herbal teas with mint in can help with digestion which has a knock on effect on your abdomen.

[hayleemariem]

Heating pad is a girl's best friend.
You could put that on your back, or buy those icy-hot patches that are supposed to make aches feel better.
Good luck, hope you get to feeling better :)

[kimberleyyy]

Yes! I always experience lower back pain during my period. The first few days of period is especially the worst. I always use a heating pad to help.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, back pain is related to your period. Because if you think about it your body is going through a miniature labour..

[Opinion Owner]

To relieve it just some ordinary painkillers like ibuprofen or something should be fine. For abdominal cramps Buscopan is very good