Great question! While movement is generally encouraged, certain types of exercise can make fibromyalgia symptoms worse. Here's a summary of what to be cautious about: Exercises and movements to avoid or approach with caution:
- High-intensity workouts — These can push your body too hard, increasing fatigue and pain. What Show Full Answer
Great question! While movement is generally encouraged, certain types of exercise can make fibromyalgia symptoms worse. Here's a summary of what to be cautious about: Exercises and movements to avoid or approach with caution:
- High-intensity workouts — These can push your body too hard, increasing fatigue and pain. What feels high-intensity varies from person to person, so listen to your body.
- Heavy weight lifting — Straining muscles with heavy loads can trigger more pain. Lower weights or resistance bands are a safer starting point.
- Stressful or unenjoyable exercise — If an activity causes anxiety or dread, the added stress can actually worsen symptoms. Finding something you enjoy matters more than you might think!
- Extended exercise sessions — Long workouts can trigger muscle strain. Breaking activity into shorter sessions throughout the day can be just as effective.
Always check with a healthcare provider before starting or changing an exercise routine, especially if you want to try anything more intense. Starting slow and building gradually is the approach that tends to work best for most people with fibromyalgia.
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