happyfibrofamily

Living and loving my family of 10 with fibromyalgia!

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Apr 30 2008

2 Changes That Helped

Published by jen at 1:11 pm under Posts Edit This

Where To Start? 

      Since the stairs in my home were a huge obstacle, I sought  help from a podiatrist.  Get a good pair of everyday shoes.  He recommended a larger shoe size and good tennis shoes.  I ended up choosing two pairs - Mizuna Wave Riders and Brooks Radius.  I was amazed at the difference the shoes made.  Not only did they cushion my feet and absorb shock, but they looked cute, too. Somehow I seemed to have more energy from this simple change!     
      This inspired me to start Pilates training. Joseph Pilates developed the practice for rehabilitation.  I need rehabiliation!   He believed that Pilates-style deep breathing would oxygenate the blood and tissues, allowing for healing.  I’ve noticed significant muscle development and less pain in general.  I also am not exhausted after a workout and find myself being able to work out beyond what I thought was my capacity. 
     I have a trainer and use machines known as the chair, cadillac, and the reformer.  The chair (AKA torture device) would be the perfect addition to a home gym, it could double as a tool to reinforce good behavior in my children. 

Tongue out

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