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Types of exercises for Fibromyalgia?

anyone know of any that are better than others?

I've had fibro for years. I went to a physical therapist so I could be shown what would help the most. Gentle stretching and walking is really what it comes down to. Keep yourself limber. He also said water aerobics would be helpful.

Nothing that jars you and no heavy lifting (weight training).

There are several treatment: physical therapy, warm or cold compresses, and anti-inflammatory medication, and sometimes an anesthetic or cortisone injected directly into the trigger points. The symptoms can wax and wane over many years. And good luck.

If I have fibromyalgia, what can I do to help myself feel better?

The treatment for fibromyalgia is usually a combination of medicine to ease pain and self-care. One of the best things you can do if you have fibromyalgia is exercise. Begin with stretching exercises and gentle, low-impact activity, such as walking, swimming or bicycling. Start your exercise program slowly because at the beginning, exercise may make your pain worse. Some muscle soreness is normal when you're starting to exercise, but sharp pain may be a sign that you have overworked or injured your muscles.

As you progress with exercise, it will become more comfortable for you. For exercise to help, you must do it regularly. The goal is to get started and keep going, to gain relief from pain and to improve sleep. Below are some exercises you might want to try:

Walking: Start slowly by walking 5 minutes the first day. The next day, add a minute to this total. Keep adding 1 or 2 minutes a day until you are walking 60 minutes a day. When you reach this point, walk for at least 1 hour, 3 or 4 times a week. If you find yourself struggling as you're working your way up to walking for 60 minutes, go back to a length of time that was comfortable for you, and continue walking for this period of time for several days. Then continue to increase the minutes again until you reach the goal of 60 minutes. Try as many times as you need to reach the goal of walking for 60 minutes.

Walking/jogging: After you feel comfortable walking 3 or 4 times a week, you can alternate walking with slow jogging. Walk 2 blocks, then jog 1 block, walk 2 blocks, jog 1 block, and so on. Do this as often as it feels comfortable. Extend your exercise for longer periods if you feel comfortable.

Bicycling: Stationary bicycles (exercise bikes) offer the benefit of exercising indoors. Keep track of your mileage, or set a goal of bicycling for 60 minutes.

Swimming: Swimming is a great source of exercise that is very gentle on your joints. Try treading water for 1 to 2 minutes at a time, or swimming several laps. Try to work up to swimming laps for 30 total minutes.

The type of exercise you choose is up to you. It's important that you start exercising and keep doing it. Exercise relieves much of the pain fibromyalgia causes. Some people even find that exercise makes all their pain go away. You will also feel better if you have some control over your own care and well-being.

non weight bearing such as stationary bike-swimming-

stretching-

don't over do it

start with a minute if taht is all you can do...

Any of the aerobic type exercises are good..I would also add biofeedback, meditation as studies are showing this helps too

Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by fatigue, widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, and multiple tender points. Naturally, the best way to cope with the fibromyalgia symptoms is to get a diagnosis and work closely with your doctor to find the right treatment of fibromyalgia for you. You can also help the situation by taking good care of yourself. The good news is that the symptoms of fibromyalgia respond very well to good health habits like getting plenty of rest, eating well, and including exercise in your daily activities. If you are experiencing these symptoms, and others, keep looking if your doctor won't take your needs seriously. No one should have to live with fibromyalgia untreated.

Source: http://www.fibrofruit.com/

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