Consider Yoga
Practicing yoga's postures and controlled breathing exercises can help you manage stress and anxiety. Take the necessary steps to learn about yoga -- how it can help ease chronic pain, where to find a good class, and what to expect from it.
Conditions: Migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, undiagnosed
Symptoms: Fatigue,anxiety, depression, stiffness, difficulty sleeping, weakness, numbness, tenderness, muscle pain, joint pain
Triggers: Anxiety, tension
Treatments: Balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, stretching, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, mindfulness
Categories: Exercise
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Yoga and Fibro
Yoga's combo of stretching, strengthening, and deep breathing can help several fibromyalgia symptoms. Practicing yoga may help ease your pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and fatigue. Doing it a couple of times a week may also make it easier for you to cope with your condition and focus on what you can do instead of what you can't.
Prompt: Yoga can help.
CTA: Yoga may ease fibro pain.
Conditions: Fibromyalgia
Symptoms: Concentration problems, memory problems, dizziness, fatigue, feeling sick, difficulty sleeping, weakness, flu-like symptoms, stiffness, anxiety, depression, mood changes, abdominal pain, aching, headache, muscle pain, pain, lower back pain, upper back pain, tenderness, insomnia, unrefreshing sleep, all over pain, difficulty sleeping
Triggers: Anxiety, stress, strong emotions, tension
Treatments: Exercise, muscle strengthening, yoga, stretching, breathing exercises, relaxation therapy, stress reduction, balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, mindfulness, relaxation
Categories: Exercise
Yoga Move
While it's best to find a yoga teacher who has experience with fibromyalgia, there are some poses you can try on your own. Sit facing a wall with your knees bent. Lie back, keeping your bottom close to the wall and swing your legs to rest on the wall. Raise legs so they rest straight up the wall. Breathe deeply and hold the pose for a few seconds.
Prompt: Strike a pose.
CTA: Try this sample yoga pose.
Conditions: Fibromyalgia
Symptoms: Stiffness, muscle pain, joint tenderness, lower back pain, upper back pain, hip pain, all over pain
Triggers:
Treatments: Exercise, muscle strengthening, yoga, stretching, breathing exercises, relaxation therapy, stress reduction, balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, mindfulness, relaxation
Categories: Exercise
Yoga Class Unveiled
The image of advanced yoga poses deters some from this calming exercise. For all its types, yoga has 2 main parts: breathing and stretching postures. Yoga beginners do some postures standing, lying down, or even in a chair. It's done barefoot, in loose clothing.
People use mats to sit on or as extra cushioning for tender knees.
Find a good instructor who can adapt any challenging or painful moves to help meet your needs.
Prompt: No pretzels required.
CTA: Get informed about yoga.
Conditions: Migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, undiagnosed
Symptoms: Fatigue,anxiety, depression, stiffness, difficulty sleeping, weakness, numbness, tenderness, muscle pain, joint pain
Triggers: Anxiety, tension
Treatments: Balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, stretching, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, mindfulness
Categories: Exercise
Certified Instructors
Yoga classes may be offered in community centers, health clubs, the YMCA, or specialized yoga studios. Some may have beginner's classes or gentle yoga. Search the Yoga Alliance website for certified yoga teachers near you.
Be early for your first class so you can tell the leader about your condition. Then she can help adapt any poses that aren't safe for you.
Note that there are many different styles of yoga and some may be more appropriate for you than others. Discuss this with a certified instructor or your health care provider.
Prompt: Avoid pain.
CTA: Seek a yoga teacher.
Conditions: Migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, undiagnosed
Symptoms: Fatigue,anxiety, depression, stiffness, difficulty sleeping, weakness, numbness, tenderness, muscle pain, joint pain
Triggers:
Treatments:
Categories: Exercise
How Yoga Helps
The studied benefits from yoga almost sound too good to be true.
Physically, yoga:
* Strengthens muscles and endurance
* Improves flexibility and balance
* Increases energy and may decrease body aches
* May help boost immunity
Mentally, yoga:
* Increases positive feelings, coping, and well-being
* Enhances alertness and enthusiasm
* Decreases depressive feelings
* Reduces anxiety
Prompt: Miracle Pose?
CTA: Try yoga for a slew of benefits.
Conditions: Migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, undiagnosed
Symptoms: Fatigue,anxiety, depression, stiffness, difficulty sleeping, weakness, numbness, tenderness, muscle pain, joint pain
Triggers: Anxiety, tension
Treatments: Balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, stretching, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, mindfulness
Categories: Exercise
Yoga Styles
Match your preference with a yoga style.
* Beginners: Hatha yoga, usually a simple blend of styles
* Injured or have a chronic condition like arthritis: Iyengar, Kripalu, or Viniyoga yoga -- slower, with a focus on proper alignment.
* Prefer vigorous exercise: Ashtanga, Bikram, or power yoga. Hot Bikram or hot yoga is done in a room with a temperature as high as 105 degrees to increase mobility.
Prompt: Match styles.
CTA: Find the type of yoga for you.
Conditions: Migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, undiagnosed
Symptoms: Fatigue,anxiety, depression, stiffness, difficulty sleeping, weakness, numbness, tenderness, muscle pain, joint pain
Triggers: Anxiety, tension
Treatments: Balance exercises, range-of-motion exercises, stretching, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, mindfulness
Categories: Exercise