Tag: cramps

How to Dance Your Way Through PMS Symptoms

Chances are, you’re regrettably familiar with those unpleasant pre-period symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. PMS is a sign of a healthy, functioning body, but it’s still frustrating to deal with every month—especially during long Nationals rehearsals or summer intensive classes. Dance Spirit turned to Dr. Lauren Streicher, a gynecologist and clinical professor at […]

How to Deal with Muscle Cramps and Spasms

Muscle cramps and spasms can happen to any dancer, at any time. At best, they’re super-annoying; at worst, they can be totally crippling. Here, Dance Spirit breaks down this all-too-common problem, so it won’t cramp your style any longer. What They Are Cramps and spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that usually happen after an intense […]