Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Stretches - Ask Doctor Jo
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Published 2015-08-11
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Many times I hear patients call this Fibro-my-allergy. It actually has nothing to do with allergies, and it can be very painful and debilitating. The key with fibromyalgia is to exercise, but not over exercise your body. Many times, simple stretches every day can be very beneficial. Start off with 20-30 seconds of each of these, and work your way up to 1 minute of each.
First, start off with some shoulder circles. You can roll them clockwise, and then counter clockwise. This will stretch out the shoulder and neck muscles. Start with 20-30 seconds.
Now put your hands out in front of you with your thumbs up. Pull them out to the side, and really stretch your chest area, getting a nice stretch and bring them back in. You can pause at the end for an extra stretch. Then put your hands up over your head, and now go side to side bending each way. You can do a continuous motion, or you can hold at each side for about 5 seconds.
After that, stretch your hamstrings. You can do this standing up or sitting down. Put your feet straight you in front of you into a long sit. Keeping your back straight, bend only at your hips down towards your feet. If you want more of a stretch and to stretch your calves as well, pull your toes towards you while stretching.
Next, lie down with your knees propped up. Rotate your knees side to side for a trunk rotation. Try to keep your back on the ground when rotating. Then go into a knee to chest stretch. You can grab your knee, but if you have knee issues, then grab underneath your thigh. Alternate sides.
The last stretch is a child’s pose. Sit on your knees and bring your bottom to your feet. Bring your arms down to the ground in front of you, and stretch them out as far as you can. Hold the stretch.
Those were your Fibromyalgia stretches!
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DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, she is not YOUR Physical Therapist and can't possibly diagnose you through the Internet. So don't use this information to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they have given you. This information should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you are not properly diagnosed, this information won't help, and it could make things worse. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.
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I’m just starting to learn how to cope with my fibromyalgia at 17 and I appreciate these so much.
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Thank you for this. I've been trying to start exercising but finding the right level has been difficult. I've found these stretches really helpful.
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Thank you so much! Exercising with Fibromyalgia is next to impossible for me...couldn't even do beginner yoga but I can do this. Also those socks are brilliant!
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Sharing on my social media, thanks! I work with a lot of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, many of whom struggle to find that balance of "active but not too active."
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This was very helpful! I've been waking up in so much pain every day for over a year. I wish I would've found this video sooner. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
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Loved it gentle but felt the stretches. I’m in I’m in a flare up and was able to do those ones. 👍
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will definitely try these stretches. i have been having a lot of muslce pain all over my body, i can't walk properly and my back is so painful it's so hard to function. i suspect i had a mild dengue and these muscle pains are the post symptoms. i hope i can recover soon.
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Love your energy Dr Jo! I have been doing these exercises (inconsistently) for a while now. They're so easy and seeing you puts a smile on my face ☺️
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I do these stretches often and are quite helpful. I hate it when I forget the routine or miss the stretches for any reason because it’s more painful 😢
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Oh my freaking God. This video is so great. The stretching exercises are so simple and they are exactly what I needed. Every single one feels amazing. I still can't believe it. Thans a million Dr. Jo, you're a life saver!
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I'm still amazed. Since I can't like this video again. I'm leaving another comment. I've been struggling with fribromyalgia for several months now and feel so much better after this stretching! Merci!!
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New to these stretches. Anyone else here hurt from your neck down to your feet? Gonna try these stretches and hope they help the daily pain.
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Thank you Doctor Jo that was very helpful, I am in excrutiating pain all the time no relief and I csn not sleep, now i hae depression n these stretches gavd me a smile n hope thank youl
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Very helpful
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Thank you so much for making this video! Helps a Lot!!! You are a hero.
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Thank you for helping fibromyaligia pain relief stretches, I like the way you answer all quiries personally, thank you so much.
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Thanks! That felt so good! No matter how tired or achy I'm feeling I can do those at least a lil
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I’ve come back to this video a few times, the stretches are easy to do and do relieve some of the pain, thank you
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Thank you dr Joe!
