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Fibromyalgia -- Need help on how to handle severe pain

Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (156)

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@ripley

What kind of stretches do you do, just general all-over body stretches?
Mornings are my toughest as far as pain goes. Thank you.

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It is more of a morning ritual of centering. When I get out of bed in the morning I go out to the living room and place my yoga mat on the floor(I don't do yoga now). I squat down and place my hands in front of me and lower my head until I can scrunch face down. I feel the stretch in my ankles, back, shoulders and knees. I go quiet and breathe calmly, celebrating the silence. I put my hands out and slowly come up and push with my hands towards the wall in front of me and feel the stretch in my back and ankles. I slowly come up a little and roll to my side and lay on my back. I reach for the wall behind my head and I push my heels toward the opposite wall as hard as I can and feel my spine lengthen. It feels so good.
I tell myself when I get onto my back to close my eyes, unfurl my brow, and then I breathe from my core. It is calming and for a few minutes I feel peace. Some days I forget to do this. Obviously, don't get on the floor if you have mobility issues.