Does yoga help fibromyalgia?

[adri_ela2000]

It is recomended?

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

yes, yoga and tai chi have been found to be beneficial for fibromyalgia. I would suggest finding a more gentler form of yoga - as some can be quite energetic. There are some good online sources for exercises that are suitable for someone with fibro, and many of the exercises can be done seated.

This article on our main website has some useful links. fmauk.org/latest-news-mainm...

Any type of exercise/activity should be done slowly and build up over time to prevent flare ups.

[adri_ela2000 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thank you for your response.I will search about this a bit more

[LisaSnow FMA UK Volunteer]

All movement including walking and swimming are helpful in decreasing pain for fibromyalgia. Once strength is built up (5 minutes a day building up to 30 minutes or more a day) your fatigue will improve too. The trick is to practice motion-based exercise daily, build-up your endurance slowly, and pace and plan your routine so that activity/inactivity ratio gradually moves up.

[Midori]

I second Tai Chi, and would like to add bellydance to the suggestions; It is low impact, and gentle, and helps to strengthen the core muscles.

[Kitten-whiskers]

Yes, it certainly helps me - just be careful not to over do it 🙂