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Stretching Exercises for Fibromyalgia.
Are you suffering from chronic pain in the muscles and restless sleep? You may be affected by fibromyalgia, a syndrome characterized by pain in the muscles and soft tissues, surrounding joints, fatigue and tenderness at specific sights in the body.
Don't lose heart; you can get rid of this condition by using self care measures, herbal remedies, simple home remedies and stretching exercises.
Before learning about the stretching exercises let us try to understand the symptoms, causes and diagnosis for fibromyalgia so that we can choose the appropriate stretching exercise for getting rid of this syndrome.
Symptoms
Widespread pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel, brain fog, exercise difficulties, jaw pain and multiple sensitivities are some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia that spring from causes such as genetics, infection and physical or mental trauma.
Self care measures are useful in strengthening your immune system. Herbal remedies are good at reducing pain and home remedies are helpful in pain and stress management. Stretching exercises go a long way in gaining relief from pain and improving sleep.
Fibromuscular stretching exercises are specially designed exercises tailored for each individual according to their problems, pains and aches. So the exercise you choose depends upon the debility you suffer from. These exercises aim at improving your mobility and eliminating pain as much as possible.
Yoga asanas (postures) can be used effectively when you are battling fibromyalgia. These stretching exercises increase muscle strength, decrease muscle pain and improves your stamina and concentration.
