Advice with stretching please?

Mazfire

Veteran Member

Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 1683

Posted 12/28/2008 10:47 AM (GMT 0)

Hi- ive had chronic fatigue since i was 14 and was dx Fibro not long after. My rheumy isnt the best- he's nice, but ineffective. i try and stretch, but i was wondering if anyone could direct me to specific stretching activity for fibro? a way to loosen up and start to banish the tightness?

Any response would be helpful-

thanks guys, Maz XX

AustenFan

Veteran Member

Joined : Aug 2008

Posts : 1776

Posted 12/28/2008 2:06 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Maz. I have a book called "Your Personal Guide to Living Well with Fibromyalgia." It is published by the Arthritis Foundation, and it contains a really good section on stretching for fibro. The stretches work several muscle groups, and they are very gentle.

I don't think this book is published new anymore, but there are several copies on www.half.com (an ebay company). I've ordered books many times from them and haven't had a problem.

I hope you find something that works for you.

Hugs - Austen

getting by

Forum Moderator

Joined : Sep 2007

Posts : 45296

Posted 12/28/2008 3:58 PM (GMT 0)

Just about any stretching helps. So do what you can. I think that book is a good idea. I think that I will order it myself. I have fibro for dummies. That is a good book too and it does have stretching exercises in it.

Best wishes for a wonderful day.

Oh yes,

In fibro101, sherrine posted some stretching exercises that can be done from in a chair.

Hugs, Karen

donnaeil

Veteran Member

Joined : Jun 2006

Posts : 1156

Posted 12/29/2008 6:48 AM (GMT 0)

Stretching in a pool feels good.

Donnaeil

Sera Smiles

Veteran Member

Joined : Nov 2006

Posts : 671

Posted 12/29/2008 9:01 AM (GMT 0)

Hey Maz- I agree that the pool is a great idea. I have joined an aquatic fitness class and the exercises are wonderful for increasing flexibility and strength, I go to my local community recreation center and it is very low cost. Good luck!

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply