Stretches

I have seen many of you mention stretches in your posts. Is there a good website that discusses this further? I've scanned through fibro 101 and didn't see anything there. I'm interested in adding some stretches and knowing where to start would be great.

Thanks Jasmine. I'm currently going through a 16 week program, part of which will focus on physical therapy, just not yet. I will get there soon I guess. I feel like I am still worsening and not improving, so it's leading to impatience.

I learned different stretches during PT and continue to do them. I also put all my joints through a range of motion. Start with your neck then shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, waist, hips, knees, ankles right down to your toes and gently bend and move them through their range of motion. This really helps with relieving stiffness.

I'm a walker so I do the hamstring stretch before I start. Sit with your legs in front of you with your knees slightly bent. Stretch your arms forward and grab your calves while trying to keep your back as straight as you can.

There are stretches you can do while in bed in the morning...pelvic tilt and low back, butt and thigh stretch. Daily stretching has helped me with maintaining my mobility and relieving stiffness.

Good luck to you.

Hugs, Robin

I saw a thing on facebook today about stretching and fibromyalgia. I shared it so I could save it. I will get the link and post it. Stretching is so important even if you don't have fibro. So it especially helps if you do.

Hugs, Karen