Fibromyalgia Tender Points Understanding fibromyalgia tender points, fibromyalgia symptoms,causes and fibromyalgia treatment

Fibromyalgia Exercise

Fibromyalgia exercise is important for your over all well being.  And, believe it or not, it is one of the best fibromyalgia treatments for the reduction of pain.  If you do not exercise, several things will occur.

• Your muscles will begin to deteriorate.
• You will begin feeling weaker.
• Your endorphin  production will diminish.
• You will feel stiffer in the morning.
• You may find your fibromyalgia tender points will increase in pain.

Strenuous exercise is not recommended.  Strenuous exercise can actually aggravate fibromyalgia symptoms.  However,  light to moderate exercise is highly recommended.

I began my exercise program by getting up in the morning and stretching.  I was stiff as a cobb but stretching loosened my muscles enough that the fibromyalgia morning stiffness went away quickly.

I then began a walking program.  I started with a 15 minute walk around my neighborhood.  I didn't try and run a marathon, but I walked slowly at first.

My goal was not to get my heart rate up but only to get my muscles moving.  After a few weeks, I was able to increase my speed a bit and soon I was able to walk further.

Pool exercising is one of the best exercise for fibromyalgia.  There is little or no resistance.  I found I could move freely and for a longer period of time.  The warm water felt wonderful on my aching muscles and fibromyalgia tender points.

Exercise machines are nice to have.  When the weather is poor, I can still continue my exercise program.  I can set the speed and resistance to my own ability.  I highly recommend it.

Finding a fibromyalgia exercise program that works for you is important.   Exercise moderately and see how you feel.   All in all, know that fibromyalgia exercise is important.

Living with figromyalgia can be mastered!

Linda

P.S.  Fibromyalgia exercise may increase your ability to think better and get rid of fibro fog.