The Importance of Stretching for Fibromyalgia I didn't understand the importance of stretching for fibromyalgia in the beginning. Like most patients newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia my doctor had told me I needed to exercise. He'd also prescribed physical therapy. However, also like most … [Read more...]
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain guest post by Jennifer McGregor Chronic pain is a prevalent problem in the U.S. today. In fact, according to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, about 11.2% of American adults — more than 25 million — reported having pain every … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Start the New Year Healthier
It's a new year. It's hard to believe because the old year went by so fast. I don't know about you but I'm feeling it. I'm feeling the pace that I've been "running" at for the last year or so. I'm feeling reminders that I have a chronic illness. I'm feeling the reminders that I've let some of my … [Read more...]
Getting Moving With Fibro: Fibromyalgia and Exercise
I was talking with my hubby last night about how far I've come with my Fibromyalgia and exercise. Just the idea that I can run (ok, jog) for 1/8 of a mile at a time is pretty cool. A year ago at this time, just the idea of walking across a parking lot wore me out. When I first got diagnosed, I … [Read more...]
Review: Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia
The Mayo Clinic Solutions for Fibromyalgia video is divided up into 3 chapters. The first chapter is about Fibromyalgia and Integrative Medicine. It explains what Fibromyalgia is and how to explain it to others, as well as gives some insight into integrative medicine and the mind-body … [Read more...]
Muscle Spasms vs Muscle Twitches
So evidently what I've been referring to as muscle spams are actually muscle twitches. After doing a little research last night I realized that what the medical community refers to as muscle spasms are the same thing as cramps. I thought they were two different things. I do occasionally get … [Read more...]
