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Posted 1/2/2013 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
First morning of stretching and I now have a headache....I guess no pain=no gain....I know eventually it will make me feel better
Posted 1/2/2013 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
The stretching will keep the muscles from spasming too much. Headaches just happen to be a part of fibro so it's unlikely to be from the stretching.
Fibro is kind of like a build-a-bear. The basics are the same, muscle pain, but then we each got our own "add ons". Some of us share some of the other symptoms while other groups have different ones. It's all mix and match.
The nice thing about this forum is it brings so many fibromites together that you have a good chance of finding someone with matched to some of yours.
Posted 1/3/2013 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Build a bear..I love that analogy!
Posted 1/3/2013 7:42 AM (GMT 0)
I need to make that my New Year resolution. Stretching is not on my daily list. I can tell it would be helpful. I have spasms easily when put into a position that my body doesn't usually do. Nothing like getting a severe spasm in the back of your thigh. OUCH!
Posted 1/3/2013 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hopegirl,

I've been doing stretches for over 10 years twice a day. If I don't I become more stiff and sore than my usual.

Be careful of the stretches you do. Especially if you have any injuries or back and neck issues. Years ago, my physical therapist at the time went through the stretches with me after recommending several. She made sure I was doing them correctly.

Another thing to know is never do a stretch where you put your head back, that isn't good for your neck.

Also don't do any stretch that hurts.
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