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Pilates

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jane5657
jane5657

I have had FMS with increasing severity over most of my adult life. 

I eventually had to retire from a career I loved at 53 because I just couldn't cope any longer. In addition to all the other losses in fibro this was a huge loss. I cannot take medications as I am very intolerant to almost anything!

2 years ago I took up pilates and although it is frequently a struggle to get there and keep going it has made an enormous difference to my pain levels and my life.

My teachers know about the fibro (and my arthritis) and are solicitous.

Please give it a try! It's not a cure of course and I still struggle and have very low days but it has been of huge benefit physically and emtionally.

 

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  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 jane5657

    Posted

    Hi Jane5657 Thank you for sharing your experience with pilates. Anything is worth giving a go I will see if theirs a class near me. I am also unable to take anything pain wise. All we can do is take a day at a time get through it as best we can. Take care Jane hope you have a good day with not toooo much pain. gentle hugssmile
    • jane5657
      jane5657 kaz_40

      Posted

      Hi Kaz, you need to start very gently with someone who knows(I won't say understands) your issues, it will be hard but persevere if you can. I hope you find a class and it helps, even if a little. Not a good day for me but I have pilates tomorrow, I will feel better. Hope you are having a good day, be gentle with yourself. smile
  • Bee70
    Bee70 jane5657

    Posted

    Hi Jane

    I took up yoga a couple of years ago and enjoyed it.  Kept it up for 18mths but had to give it up as pains were so severe.  Hoping to start back up again soon.

    Well done for staying with pilates.  Keep it up and encourage us all to give it a try.

    Gentle hugs wink xx

    • jane5657
      jane5657 Bee70

      Posted

      Hi Bee

      I found that I couldn't do yoga because the poses were too hard/painful to hold but pilates is more about constant gentle movement and not holding; works much better for me. Some days more than others as you can imagine lol.

      gentle hugs and wishes for a good day

    • Bee70
      Bee70 jane5657

      Posted

      Hi Jane

      I may consider trying pilates in the next few months.  Maybe in the New Year.  Thanks for sharing.

      Take care and gentle hugs to you. wink xx

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