Hi all, would just like to leave a message for a very lovely lady by the name of Goldenwings. Thought you would like to know that the exercises that you passed to me quite a while back, are now being used and benefitting several of my fibro afflicted friends. We all do these on a daily basis and thanks to you and your generosity there are more supple people able to move around with less pain. Thank you Goldie, you are a absolute star:angel:
Take care everyone, big hugs, Snoozyowl;)

I remember when Golden Wings was posting. She was so helpful. I would like to know what exercises you are doing.

I just started walking on a treadmill at the gym. I can't do the weight machines or eliptical, but I can walk. I was doing the balance ball religiously, and then my PT said it was causing me to arch my back which was causing all kinds of problems and some of the abdominal exercises were also making my chronic myofascial pain worse. I used to kick box and just loved it and was skinny too, but that was just before fibro. Even though I explained cmp to my trainer on my first visit and he seemed to understand about trigger points, he still had me put a ball behind my back and between me and a wall and had me squat til my thighs were parallel with the floor. I only did 3 but my trigger points are active now there and it hurts and even worse when i sit. I knew i shouldn't have done them.

I have been flaring especially in the mornings for about a month now, which is unusual for me. But i want to get some kind of gentle exercise. I am going to see my PT today and will ask her about it too.

Thanks for posting.

Gentle Flexibility Range of Motion Exercise Tips (arms & legs). Really easy and can be done by anyone, even bedridden. Can be done with or without resistance bands and/or hand/ankle weights. Resistance bands provide increased support and allow for a more controlled movement with less risk of lower back strain/injury.

While laying on back do each arm one at the time, then both together; same with legs. Lift Limb into the air and *air trace write* numbers starting with 0, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and ending in 0 again....total set=12 reptitions. Do for each arm,then both together to add mind/body coordination challenge & for added resistance after built up add 3-5lb light weights. Same with legs,do each leg, then both together to add mind/body coordination challenge & for added resistance after built up add ankle weights:)