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Tai Chi Found to Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Researchers at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston recently conducted a study looking at the effects of Tai Chi on fibromyalgia symptoms.  Tai Chi (also known as Tai Chi Chuan) is an Eastern form of martial arts that combines meditation, slow, gentle movement, deep breathing and relaxation.  It is known for helping with muscle... Read moreChevron
posted 08/25/2010, comments (5)|
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Pool Therapy for Pain

Splish, Splash! Time to play in the pool because the summer is heating up.   Summertime is one of the best times to try some aquatic exercise therapy for pain. The water is a wonderful way to exercise safely because of the reduced effects of weight and gravity. Those with sore knees have a really hard time walking on land, but walking in... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2010, comment (1)|
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Study Shows Lifestyle Changes Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms

A study published in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy demonstrated that short periods of physical activity can help reduce fibromyalgia pain and increase function.  Although past studies have supported that exercise is an important component of any fibromyalgia treatment plan, the pain and symptom flares often make it difficult for... Read moreChevron
posted 04/07/2010, comments (9)|
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How to Exercise Despite Low Back Pain

Back pain happens. Even though the pain is constant, sometimes life just has to move on. Because life is an Olympic event, staying fit is the best way to stay healthy. But how does one safely exercise with a pain in the back? Some may say that such a feat is impossible without causing further injury or worsening pain. Others have found that by... Read moreChevron
posted 03/31/2010, comments (4)|
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Exercising with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS

That's not a simple question to answer.  Although fibromyalgia and ME/CFS (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) have many similarities, how they respond to exercise is not one of them.  The right kind of exercise usually helps reduce FM symptoms, but the same exercise may cause ME/CFS symptoms to get worse.  If you have both, as... Read moreChevron
posted 09/02/2009, comment (1)|
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