Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Does it Help?

I do. It helps usually. I do quick sessions. I just recently started and I have noticed a little bit of pain relief on days I'm able to do it.

I do pilates and it really helps keep me strong whilst being very low impact so it's something my body can cope with. I also find it helps me to de-stress

Be interested to know if it does help

I do basics yoga at home and it helps. Pinterest has some great tutorials and videos for beginners.

I was told when I was in residential pain clinic that if I wanted to go down that road pilates was better because alot of the basic stretches are good for fibro (I don't no the difference tbh)

I’ve been wanting to try yoga again. I will soon. My work schedule is crazy these days, but I cope somehow.

So I tried and it only made me feel worse. What helped instead was water aerobics! It was a lot gentler and the support from the water really helped me. Yoga is definitely worth trying, but I personally couldn’t even handle the “easy” poses, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t either!

I try to do it every morning, though I don't always manage it. Not in a class though, I do it at home as I make too many strange noises from pain to be doing it in public 😅 I've planned out a short 10 minute routine that focuses on areas where I'm in the most pain/the most stiff. It hurts a little during it and I can get quite out of breath, but I usually feel looser and better afterwards compared to before. It helps my mental health too. If you're interested I'd suggest you look through some videos and research positions that will benefit you. Start slow, maybe even try chair yoga to start with. Hope you find it helps 💕

I prefer Pilates over yoga, but that's just me. I personally think it's easier on my body than yoga but produces core strength and leanness.

I do. It's not in a class it's at home, and it's just basic yoga. It has helped, but what I would say is start slow, and when I first started, I was in pain, but I pushed through, and it helped. If the pain gets worse or doesn't go after you have been doing a couple of weeks, then stop. Xx

I'm thinking about it...... I'm just not due if it will be a help or hindrance! 🙄

I would try it