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orpheus wrote:Has anyone tried Pilates? My physical therapist has recommended I look into it for strengthening my core and increasing flexibility to help my back problems (herniated discs, stenosis, arthritis). I wonder what effect it might have on my fibromyalgia.
talkietoaster wrote:orpheus wrote:Has anyone tried Pilates? My physical therapist has recommended I look into it for strengthening my core and increasing flexibility to help my back problems (herniated discs, stenosis, arthritis). I wonder what effect it might have on my fibromyalgia.
If you are not used to exercise you may find you are aching or very stiff afterwards regardless of warming down or having a hot bath. Even though a hot bath and some stretches may help alittle. You will find as you do exercise more and more your muscles will become better at recovering so you won't feel aching or pain as much.
My wife has joined a gym now, so she is looking to zumba and a small routine in the gym. Since she has been working her body has been better with her fibro because her core is alittle stronger but also her legs and feet are getting use to the walking and standing. At first she was extremely tired but now she can keep going without a problem, if she feels alittle stiff then she has a very hot bath and does some stretches then when she wakes up in the morning she can walk freely.
Not sure if this helps.
orpheus wrote:talkietoaster wrote:orpheus wrote:Has anyone tried Pilates? My physical therapist has recommended I look into it for strengthening my core and increasing flexibility to help my back problems (herniated discs, stenosis, arthritis). I wonder what effect it might have on my fibromyalgia.
If you are not used to exercise you may find you are aching or very stiff afterwards regardless of warming down or having a hot bath. Even though a hot bath and some stretches may help alittle. You will find as you do exercise more and more your muscles will become better at recovering so you won't feel aching or pain as much.
My wife has joined a gym now, so she is looking to zumba and a small routine in the gym. Since she has been working her body has been better with her fibro because her core is alittle stronger but also her legs and feet are getting use to the walking and standing. At first she was extremely tired but now she can keep going without a problem, if she feels alittle stiff then she has a very hot bath and does some stretches then when she wakes up in the morning she can walk freely.
Not sure if this helps.
Yes, it does help - it's a good reminder.
The frustrating thing is that I used to be a long-distance runner, I lifted weights, and I swam regularly. I was very used to exercise, I knew how to do it, what to expect, what to watch out for, etc.
Back and knee problems, and then fibro have derailed me for years, so it's good to be reminded of basic things.
orpheus wrote:The frustrating thing is that I used to be a long-distance runner, I lifted weights, and I swam regularly. I was very used to exercise, I knew how to do it, what to expect, what to watch out for, etc.
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