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Stomach Pain and Cramping – General Abdominal Discomfort

Stomach pain and cramping can feel sharp, dull, or achy and may occur anywhere in the abdomen. These sensations are often linked to gas, bloating, muscle tension, or digestive motility issues. This page focuses on functional discomfort — pain not caused by structural damage, but by tension, trapped gas, or poor coordination in the digestive tract.

Common Triggers

  • Trapped gas causing stretching of the intestinal walls
  • Bloating from poorly digested foods or rapid eating
  • Abdominal muscle tension restricting movement and breathing
  • Constipation or incomplete bowel emptying
  • Overeating or eating very large, heavy meals
  • Stress, anxiety, or shallow breathing patterns
  • Food intolerances (e.g., lactose, gluten, high-FODMAP foods)
  • Menstrual cycle-related cramping in women
  • Sluggish digestion from inactivity

How to Solve It

  • Release abdominal tension with breathwork and gentle stretches
  • Use positions that help gas and stool move more freely
  • Improve gut motility with light movement after meals
  • Identify and reduce food triggers that cause discomfort
  • Stay hydrated and avoid long periods without food if prone to cramps

Expanded Step-by-Step Relief Program

Step 1 — Wind-Relieving Pose (Apanasana, 1–2 minutes)
Goal: massage intestines, release trapped gas, reduce pressure

  1. Lie on your back and bring both knees toward your chest.
  2. Wrap arms around shins; rock slowly side-to-side.
  3. Inhale deeply into your belly; exhale imagining gas and tension moving out of your abdomen.

Imagery — feel as though your lower belly is gently wringing itself out, creating space and softness.

Step 2 — Seated Forward Rock (1–2 minutes)
Goal: ease abdominal pressure without lying down

  1. Sit with feet flat, knees apart, leaning forward so belly rests lightly between thighs.
  2. Rock gently forward and back, breathing slowly and fully.
  3. On each exhale, feel abdominal muscles softening and pelvic floor releasing.

Why it works — changes abdominal pressure, helping gas and stool move while calming the nervous system.

Step 3 — Child’s Pose (Balasana, 2–3 minutes)
Goal: lengthen spine, open hips, and relax abdominal wall

  1. Kneel with big toes together, knees apart to comfort.
  2. Fold forward, resting torso between thighs, arms stretched forward or by sides.
  3. Inhale into your back and sides; exhale imagining your pelvis widening and belly melting toward the floor.
  4. Feel your spine lengthen and your nervous system becoming quieter with each breath.

Step 4 — Diaphragmatic Breathing (3 minutes)
Goal: reduce abdominal wall tension and support gut motility

  1. Lie on your back or sit comfortably; place one hand on belly, one on chest.
  2. Inhale through the nose, feeling belly rise before chest moves.
  3. Exhale slowly, allowing pelvic floor and abdominal muscles to soften.
  4. Repeat, keeping jaw, shoulders, and glutes relaxed.

Imagery — imagine your breath as a gentle tide washing in and out of your abdomen, soothing any cramps.

Step 5 — Gentle Post-Meal Walk (5–10 minutes)
Goal: stimulate digestion and reduce discomfort after eating

  1. Walk slowly at a comfortable pace after meals.
  2. Keep posture upright and belly relaxed.
  3. Focus on steady breathing; avoid tightening your abdomen.

Why it works — movement activates the gastrocolic reflex, encouraging normal motility.

When to Seek Medical Help

  • Severe or persistent pain
  • Blood in stool or vomit
  • Fever, chills, or unexplained weight loss
  • Symptoms lasting more than 1–2 weeks without improvement

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