Chronic Pain And Fibromyalgia Exercise Program

This is a safe, total body strength workout for anyone with Fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Make sure that before you start strength training, you have the correct posture and breathing technique. Check out these other videos for help with breathing and with posture:

When performing the strengthening exercises, start with 8 repetitions and only one set 2 days a week. Make sure to do the exercises on non-consecutive days.

For more information on Dr Kristie Ennis check out the website:

[paledoughnut]

Nice easy exercises to do while struggling with chronic pain, love it! I was diagnosed with chronic pain, (fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers danlos- hypermobility type) 9 years ago and all the doctors could tell me is what types of exercise not to do! Thank you for posting this!

[CozyGen]

As someone with Fibro it’s awesome having health content geared toward people who experience consistent pain. It’s really exciting to hear it from a professional who feels what we feel too for better guidance, definitely going to be looking more at your channel. I’d also like to say that I want to get to a point of “real” strength training to get some kind of definition, defy the Fibro! I did a 5k last fall with a time of 48:15, and a slight flare up starting at around the 2nd mile. While that’s awesome, it made me sad knowing my fastest in highschool was 26min and some change. A huge goal of mine is to get a sub 30min time in the future. Hoping that this content can help condition me to meet these goals and not feel like I’m killing my body for nothing.

[drkristieennis]

I'm sorry the video cuts off at the end! I just posted the pushup component in the community tab if you want to check it out:)

[lilmissbloodbath]

I can't wait to start getting back in shape! You have a wonderful personality! I'm thankful that someone with chronic pain has developed this routine. Not that I want other people to have chronic pain, but if there's anyone I can trust on movement/becoming active again, it's someone who is like me. I herniated 3 discs in my lower back when I was 20. I had surgery when one ruptured when I was 28. I hurt my shoulder, needed bone spurs shaved from both surfaces in the joint, and an acromial decompression at 30. I'm 40 now, so my entire adult life has been ruined by pain. I also have fibromyalgia and some carpal tunnel. I've just given up on myself and gotten so fat that I now have diabetes and hypertension now as well. Thank you for uploading and I'm doing this asap!

[KatieRose]

I weigh 234 lbs and I really want to get back down to 130 lbs badly... I feel so ugly at this size and I hate how big I've gotten but fibromyalgia gives me so much pain, and I was diagnosed at 23 years old (almost 25 now)... I want to try this and yoga to help me. I am determined to lose this weight. 💪🏻

[dorys]

Thank you for posting this! I have chronic joint pain and fibromyalgia, and this along with lots of gentle stretching really helps

[paigeyjones]

I'm so grateful to have come across these videos. I'm only 26 years old, and i was diagnosed with chronic pain, fibro, hypermobility amongst other chronic conditions. I used to be really fond of working out and zumba, unfortunately couldn't carry on and have piled on weight due to not being able to move my body :(
I've not had much luck with Doctors, so have turned too youtube haha.

Thank you for taking time to film and upload these videos. They really do mean a lot to people like myself :)

[neardeathexperience]

I'm looking forward to trying this in my new 21 day back to health routine tomorrow. I've planned a full 21 day home retreat where I work out..meditate...chant ...drink smoothies.. intermittent fasting...and wellbeing. I have had fibromyalgia for years and costochondritis. Normal workouts leave me with horrendous pain for days and palpitations with a sore head. So am so happy to find a chronic illness friendly workout...thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[sarahtheyogi]

Thanks so much for this, it's so helpful! I want to strengthen but with fibro I'm afraid of a flare. I'm going to try this routine and see how it goes!

[wildflowersar]

I'd love to see some more gentke exercises for fibro

[createthebalance]

Hi, Dr. Ennis. Thank you for posting this video. I suffer from endometriosis and fibromyalgia, which is extremely hard to perform daily tasks. I hope to try your methods soon. 💜💛

[womenofgodunited]

I have Lyme disease and I’m so glad I found you! I just started walking everyday to move my body but would like to incorporate some weights and other exercises 🥰

[smueller]

Could you please do a new, updated video for people with fibromyalgia? Mostly because this one lags so bad, you can’t see everything you’re doing. Thank you 🙏🏼

[jomac]

I have IIH and fibromyalgia and really struggle as my head just starts to go crazy when exerting myself so sick of the weight I can’t lose, and how weak I am now, I used to be so fit and extra strong 💪🏼 x

[andrewaugustine]

Figured out that the cause of my fibro was hardcore TMJ. After correcting the TMJ with a mouth appliance, my pain went from a 9+ to about a 7 within five months. It allowed me to start exercising again and after two months of training I’m at about a 5.5 in terms of fibro pain. Still have to rest for several hours each day, but much improved.

[sweett]

I was told strength training is a no no when you have Fibromyalgia. Were my doctors & the research I did incorrect? Please let me know. I was diagnosed with FM 10 years ago along with back problems & a whole list of other various health issues I've accumulated through my life. I've gained quit a bit of weight from medications & reduced mobility. I'm just getting back into exercising so it'd be nice to know if I can add gentle strength training or not. Thanks!

[gabypadilla]

I loved your this video. Don't know if it was my network but it froze a few times. I was diagnosed with fibrimyalgia 10 years ago.

[auntlucysbeautygarden]

My fibro pain is managed with Naltrexone and Cymbalta. I've also begun a strength training routine using kettlebells on days I don't go to the gym. Most days I feel good. But, the barometric pressure is taking a deep dive and I have a flare-up. Should I try to do my kettlebell routine during a flare-up? I'm trying to lose weight and I don't want to lose momentum.

[juditkadar]

Kristie as a former gymnast I dont have problem exercising (after a good warming), BUT in halfen hour I have flare up which is so bad I cant even move.Even a walk can cause it.

[dilshaddegum]

Thanks for it have fibromyalgia for 32years and more for us