Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Stomach pain relief can be obtained from natural remedies like a soothing chamomile tea, a warm heating pad, some yoga stretches, or deep breathing exercises. If ...

I’ve had my standard drugstore heating pad for probably a decade (maybe longer), and it’s helped me get through everything from period cramps and a stiff neck to post-workout recovery.

A 2018 review of six studies found that women who placed a heating pad on their lower stomach for several hours during period cramps reported less pain than women who had no heat treatment.