6 Great Steps for Managing your Fibromyalgia!
Oct 19, 2022 -- Posted by :When fibromyalgia is intense, exercises MUST be tailored accordingly – like starting out with exercises that can be done in bed! Initially, you may only be able to exercise for a minute or two but slowly your tolerance will improve. Here are some “steps” that one may consider for implementing exercise into the lifestyle of one with fibromyalgia.
STEP 1: POSITIVE ATTITUDE: Depression is a BIG problem with most fibromyalgia patients. Studies have shown that exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat fibromyalgia. This is because exercise benefits ALL of our bodily functions even benefiting symptoms like fatigue, depression as well as sleeping problems. It helps bone density, improves balance, increases strength, controls weight, and reduces stress!
STEP 2: START SLOWLY: You have to increase the distance and pace gradually. With fibromyalgia, a person needs to steadily work into exercise because the post-exercise pain that may scare them away from continuing and/or make them even more hesitant about trying it again. Consider an initial one-to-two minute routine and gradually add more time and distance to that, ramping up the intensity and duration of exercise over time! Consider taking stairs, doing household chores, grocery shopping, and gardening/yard work as part of your fitness routine.
STEP 3: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY: Take breaks when necessary and closely monitor how you feel. Your goal is to AVOID frustration by NOT over-exercising! Keeping track of what you do and how you're feeling so that you can refer back to it when needed.
STEP 4: EXERCISE DAILY: Make it a point to walk. Consider cycling, walking/running, low-impact yoga or Palates classes, or light weight-lifting. A local gym or class may be a perfect match for what you are looking for!
STEP 5: MODIFY THE WORKOUT: Figure out when you feel best and exercise then. For many fibromyalgia patients, this is between 10am and 3pm. Include some stretches, balance tasks, vary the stride and/or speed, ease into strength training, pace yourself, and rest when needed.
STEP 6: BE PATIENT: This cannot be overemphasized as it’s easy to get frustrated. It can take up to six months before the fibromyalgia patient may start to feel a change in their symptoms! Patiently work towards realistic goals – Exercise is the #1 best long-term fibromyalgia treatment method!
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