Pilates for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness which can cause persistent muscle aches and pains in one or multiple areas of the body.

Common symptoms of Fibromyalgia include:

• Muscle aches and pains
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Fatigue
• Sleep disturbance
• Headaches
• Neurological symptoms such as pins and needles and numbness
• Sensitivity to temperature

Pilates has often been found to be beneficial for people suffering with Fibromyalgia, especially when combined physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy. Research has shown that low impact aerobic exercise can be done without increasing pain, which is often a fear of Fibromyalgia sufferers. This means that important muscle strength and function can increase, allowing more control over movement, without increasing pain levels.

How it works

Pilates for Fibromyalgia works by establishing an exercise programme, designed to stretch muscles and relieve tension, while strengthening important stability muscles to offload joints and increase joint support. Pilates can reduce pain by offloading important joints such as the spine and pelvis.

Pilates is especially suitable for Fibromyalgia patients because it involves gentle, slow and controlled exercise, ensuring muscles are loaded in a way in which builds strength while persevering energy.

Pilates offers a varied regime of exercises involving many different levels to progress through. Exercises include the use of small equipment such as balls, resistance bands and weights to keep the exercise engaging and interesting.

Benefits of Pilates for Fibromyalgia

Benefits of Pilates for Fibromyalgia can include:

If you have fibromyalgia and are unsure of whether Pilates would benefit you, you can e-mail us office@physiolates.org.uk or call 0330 088 5778 to speak to one of our physiotherapists

To book your free taster class click the Book Now tab or call today on 0330 088 5778 or email office@physiolates.org.uk

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