Pilates for Chronic Pain Relief | Suitable for Fibromyalgia and Arthritis |15 Mins

Join me for 15 minute gentle pilates routine to ease the symptons of Fibromyalgia and other forms of chronic pain. These pilates exercises are to help you mobilise the body, build strength slowly and gently and to ease the pain that comes with a chronic condition. Beacuse chronic pain can be different every day and vary from person to person I would encourage you to listen to your body, do what you can and if you feel you can't do it all, try and stay with the breathing for the duration of the vidoeo as this will really help release the tension that comes form living with pain. If you found this helpful please try and do it regulalry as exercise helps both the mind and body, and if you'd like to see some other vidoes that can work for you do have a look at these also:

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Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.

[lorenalucas]

Thanks so much! I was diagnosed with ME and fibromyalgia a little over a week ago, walking with a completely stiff leg. First time I did this workout could feel it loosing up. I do this everyday now and is helping with overall stiffness. Thanks again!

[heatherwright]

I am a year plus since F/CF diagnosis and have found your videos to be my sole choice for fibro friendly workouts. I just did the shoulder one for the first time and will be adding that to my fibro set. I go to PT weekly and acupuncture 1-2x month. Your videos have been a perfect compliment to my overall therapy. I haven't tired of them at all because they are perfectly curated. My cat enjoys following along as well, she knows your voice : ) Thank you for what you do.

[albertr]

I don't know if I have fibromyalgia but I do have a lot of aches and pain. I found these exercises helpful.
I have a lot of back aches. I am sure if I do them every day My back will improve. Thank you, Rachel.

[emmss]

Thank you, Rachel for this excellent video. I have had several days of intense exercise and needed a bit of recovery. This routine is perfect for anyone who still wants to workout, but needs a break from more strenuous activity.

[jasminekay]

I have been looking for a gentle recumbent stretching and strengthening activity. I feel this works my sorest problem areas. Everyone tells you to exercise and it can be so problematic, but this is so helpful. Thank you!!

[jessieelliott]

Thankyou Rachel. I did this as a post covid stretch. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 8 yrs ago and it was so bad i was seriously thinking i needed to change career and move to a house with no stairs. My rheumatologist said keep moving so i did. 3 yrs later i ran a half marathon. Perhaps i took it a bit far but the keep moving advice was the best advice i recieved. Good for my body and really good for my mental health.

[jessicalambert]

More of these videos please! This was amazing. I’m managing fibro from long covid and it’s so hard to find videos geared to helping to manage chronic illness. ❤

[bessiegal]

In a lot of pain at the mo so have been doing this morning and evening, just what I need. Great thanks.🤗

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Thank you 🙏 ❤❤❤ I’m a fibromyalgia patient ❤

[mariandimson]

I don't have fibromyalgia, but some arthritis, two knee operations, one foot operations, 69 years old. Obvious limitations. But I love Pilates and this I can do. Thank you for providing these videos .

[Kgil]

I have fibromyalgia and suffer from flares almost every day. I have been following your workout for some weeks and it helps me alot. Thank alot for sharing it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[suedepinto]

This was lovely! I don’t have fibromyalgia or RA, but both videos are delightful alternatives for the days when aches and pains or fatigue make more vigorous exercise unwise. Thanks for all you do to keep us moving, wherever we are on the path to wellness and good health!👍🏻💪🏼💛💙💚🧡🤗

[tylerpurrden]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! Rache, you are such a treasure - I will be trying this tomorrow (it's late night in Washington state US) but you don't know how much I needed this 💝

[MeeksLp]

This was just what I needed I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia yet but I’ve been recording my symptoms over the last few months and everything points to it.I am seeing a functional medicine doctor next week and hope he listens to me.
I’ve been having chronic pain and IBS symptoms on and off for 7 months and all my tests from my doctor to get to the root have all come back clear and I think I now know why.

[MicksMixedMedia]

Idk about fibromyalgia but ive been having a lot of body pain just from working too much i think and this was absolutely lovely. I feel like i got a small workout and just added some soft movement into my life today and thats exactly what I was hoping for

[RalphBlank-mr]

Thanks so much for all your videos with wonderful and helpful information, streches and exercises.

[GlenisMailes]

thank you. I have been doing Pilates for 4 years since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and now bursitis in both shoulders. The Pilates is getting harder mentally and physically as the pain gets worse. I will continue my Pilates but this gave me some more options and something I can do on a daily basis.

[dorag]

I don’t have fibromyalgia; however I found this workout very suitable for me at the end of the day to unwind coming home after work. I enjoy this 15 min that I am giving to myself ! Thank you Rachel!

[sanetliebenberg]

Thank you Rachel ❤️. It is such a blessing that you try to cater for all your followers needs. I will definitely try this workout, hopefully in this coming week. I am currently working my way through a Fibromyalgia flare after contracting seasanal flu🤧🤒, as we are in the middle of winter here in South Africa, and an extremely cold one🥶. I actually did your Post Covid class this week, just to get some movement into my body, as I know through experience that rest only is not the best thing to overcome Fibro flares. Once again thank you for your time and effort as you put together exercises to help your followers with whatever they need. May the Lord bless you with good health to keep on doing what you are doing 🙏🙏💐

[gaja]

I love it....and dear feel so soory for your injury....I see it.. I have same problems spine neck that is why I git fibro...xour workout inspires me as I stopped walking after 2 fiziotherapys for 6 weeks....before I was walking now im in fibro since for Hard to lie down sit ...thanks for your workout.💚