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Posted 10/11/2011 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
What are your favorite stretches that really help your fibro? I'm getting better about stretching a few times each day and it does help, but I'm wondering if there are more helpful stretches to add....
Posted 10/11/2011 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Have you checked out the gentle stretches in fibro 101 on top of the page. You will find some good ones there.

One of my favorite stretches is called the pelvic tilt. I do it before I get out of bed each morning...It helps stretch your lower back.

Lying on your back with your knees up and feet on the bed, gently arch and flatten you back.

I do gentle stretching each morning before I get out of bed and go walking.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 10/11/2011 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Readthebook and welcome to the forum.

I do gentle yoga twice a day. It makes me feel so much better. I walk the dog first thing in the morning and then do about 30 minutes of yoga. Then in the afternoon I do about 20 minutes of some different stretches after using the elliptical machine.

I was taught yoga by a trainer and I am very careful not to over do any of the poses. I am sure you could go on line and find some gentle yoga instructions. I actually have a great dvd that I bought from Kripalu Yoga online. It's called Gentle Yoga. I don't know if they still sell it though.


Good luck! :-)
Posted 10/11/2011 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi readthebook,

I googled physical therapy stretches and I found this website:

http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/flexibilityexercises/ss/NeckStretches.htm

There are probably other websites that would be helpful too.

Twice a day I do standing stretches, sitting stretches, and lying down stretches. It takes me about 20 minutes. Just remember to be gentle and slow. Breathe out with the effort and breathe in in the relaxed position.

Good luck.
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