This
post is designed for individual that may have Osteoarthritis, RA,
Fibromyalgia, Back pain, Neck pain, Migraines or Nerve Pain.
Symptoms
you may have:
Weakness,
stiffness, muscle pain, pain, pain when standing, pain with movement,
lower back pain, upper back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain aching,
back pain, head pain, headache, joint pain, joint tenderness,
migraines, muscle pain, nerve pain, pain, pain at night, pain worse
in A.M., all over pain, hip pain, jaw pain, knee pain, leg pain, rib
pain, spine pain.
thigh
pain, wrist pain, painful periods, tender points, pinched nerve, arm
pain, buttock pain, face pain, foot pain, elbow pain, finger pain,
wrist pain, hand pain.
These
exercises take about 14 minutes, ready? Here we go...
Shoulder
Warm-ups
Try
these two exercises to warm up your shoulders.
Shoulder
shrugs:
*
Raise one or both shoulders up toward your ears.
*
Release and repeat 3 to 5 times.
Arm
circles:
*
Stretch arms out at your sides.
*
Rotate arms forward, then back.
*
Repeat 3 to 5 times.
Build
Chest Muscle
Regular
strength training can be painful for people with fibromyalgia and
arthritis. Using isometrics is another way to strengthen. Try this
exercise:
*
With your arms at chest height, clasp your palms together tightly.
*
Hold for 5 seconds; then rest for 5 seconds.
*
Do 5 repetitions. Work up to holding for 10-15 seconds.
Keep
Triceps Healthy
Try
this exercise to stretch the triceps muscle that runs along the back
of your upper arm.
*
With your left hand, try to reach over your shoulder and down your
back as far as you comfortably can. If possible, without pain, grab
your left elbow with right hand and gently pull to reach farther down
feeling a stretch along back of your left arm.
*
Hold 15 to 30 seconds if possible, then switch elbows.
*
Repeat 2 to 4 times on each arm.
Keep
Lat Flexible
Use
this stretch to flex your latissimus dorsi -- the broadest muscle in
your back.
*
Stand with your back straight and feet shoulder-width apart.
*
Hold your arms above your head, and take one hand with the other.
Pull upward while leaning over to your right side. You should feel a
pull along your left side.
*
Hold for up to 15 to 30 seconds if you can, then switch sides.
*
Repeat 2 to 4 times on each side.
Shoulder
Extension
Isometric
exercise is a gentle way to build strength. Try this for shoulders:
*
Stand with your back against a wall and your arms at your sides.
*
With your elbows straight, push your arms back toward the wall.
*
Hold for 5 seconds, then release.
*
Repeat 10 times.
Wall
Push-ups
This
exercise is a good substitute for regular push-ups.
*
Stand with your feet about 24 inches from a wall.
*
Place your hands on the wall, a little wider apart than your
shoulders.
*
Lower your chest to the wall, then push back to the starting
position.
Repeat
up to 15 times if tolerated
Side
Lateral Raises
This
exercise helps build arm strength. You can do it while sitting or
standing. Try adding a light hand weight or a 1-liter water bottle if
it feels comfortable.
*
Start with your arms down at your sides, then slowly raise arms
(slightly bent) to shoulder height.
*
Lower arms.
*
Repeat up to 15 times if comfortable.
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