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.

[@heatherwright8084]

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.

[@lorenalucas5535]

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!

[@brobinson8614]

how are you now 10 months later?

[@lorenalucas5535]

@@brobinson8614 Doing a lot better, thanks

[@marionwilk4847]

I have ME too. How are you doing?

[@BethMcDaniel-o5g]

Hi Rachel. I found this video last fall. It helps me. I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. I am in a painful fibromyalgia flare without electricity since 6:30 this morning in Southeast Texas. Hurricane Beryl left us without power. I just did this series of stretching (thankful for the KZbin app on my phone.😂) Thank you Rachel for creating this stretching video....God bless you! John 3:16

[@albertr2005]

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.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! So glad it helped you feel better. Keep up the great work 😊

[@jessicalambert7753]

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. ❤

[@ickiemickie]

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

[@2emmss]

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.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Thank you. So glad it worked for you xx

[@suedepinto2016]

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!👍🏻💪🏼💛💙💚🧡🤗

[@RalphBlank-m5r]

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

[@bessiegal6747]

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

[@jasminekay1962]

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!!

[@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 💝

[@jessieelliott3157]

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.

[@margaretbarlow7850]

Well done Jessie, an inspiration to run. I'm a farmer trying to keep my career going and my body moving, with Fibromyalgia

[@jessieelliott3157]

@@margaretbarlow7850 such a physically demanding life. I wish you all the best Margaret.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Amazing Jessie, you are an inspiration ❤⭐

[@sanetliebenberg3284]

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 🙏🙏💐

[@Kgil263]

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. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@areguapiri]

.."a lot"...

[@Kgil263]

Love it. I do it every other day for about a month and it has helped me alot. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@3747.]

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

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Me too, I’m going to do these exercises . I’ll now do anything to help with this every day debilitating pain, we can’t let it wreck our life.

[@dorag1150]

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!

[@Clarky1951]

Another wonderful video. Don’t have fibromyalgia, but arthritis. This was perfect for today. 🥰

[@suedepinto2016]

That was absolutely lovely! Did your recent band workout yesterday, and been gardening lately, so a bit achy, especially in lower back. I don’t have fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis, but both workouts are restful, warming, stretchy and delightful!🤗 Sometimes I want to flex and stretch and warm up a bit, residual brain surgery deficits (ataxia, balance, fatigue) take their toll if I overdo exercise. But this is lovely, thanks so much for using your knowledge, empathy and talents to help all of us keep moving, whatever our situation!💪🏼👍🏻🧡💛💚💙

[@DarrellW_UK]

Hi Rachel, many thanks for this, I’ve been doing something similar from what I know from the past. The child pose is great to finish with! I’ve found having the attitude that “I’m still here despite all of this pain” is one of the best strategies; it empowers you to venture into doing what you want to a lot more!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful to read, you are an inspiration ⭐ 🤗

[@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.

[@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.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Thanks Rachel, I have chronic pain and I’m on meds. I found this today, and I’m starting today, along with walking most days, I’m sure this video will help with my pain management. I’m watching from Australia 🇦🇺🐨

[@daniellevitale4152]

Thank you so much for doing this video! It means more than you know to those with limited mobility due to diagnosis like fibromyalgia. I look forward to seeing my progress and hope to see more videos. Thank you again.

[@mojibmojibor2046]

Thank u so Mach, doctor madam, good exercise god bless you.

[@vnana2991]

this helped so much! i’m seriously so thankful. i’ve been mainly doing yoga for my chronic pain, but this video has me thinking that pilates might help more. once again, thanks!

[@jeannettejeffreys7829]

Thank you Rachel, I also have fibro. I'm able to do your other classes but some days I'm just to sore so this class Is perfect on these days. Thank you🌹

[@mariandimson8450]

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 .

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome 😉 I am so glad that you did this video, do go and have a look at my other 'arthritis' knee pain and Rheumtoid Arthtitis videos - I think they will work very well for you. Take care and keep going, you're doing great 😊 xx

[@carissaneedsalife4466]

thank you so much for this! i've been struggling with fibro since i was around 13, and im 19 now. i've been trying to find yoga/pilates that aren't painful for me, and i stumbled on your video! it's the first fibro friendly pilates i have done! thank you so much

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I am so pleased Carissa, keep up the great work and when you feel ready why not try some of my other gentle workouts. Take care, Rachel 🤗

[@gaja2204]

I love it....and dear ......I 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.💚

[@madcatlady4312]

Thank you for this 😊 i shall definitely be trying this out ❤

[@timmarkham8116]

Thank you. That was beautiful and very gentle. I enjoyed it from the start working up to the pelvic bridges and also the knee stretches. Rotating the arms from over the head to the side is tricking but will work on it. I modified it to just do one arm and that seems to be less strain on the back muscles and shoulder.

[@catgirl7688]

Thank you. I've been very stiff recently and this really does help.

[@suedepinto2016]

Lovely, gentle workout, I don’t have this condition, but found this (and your recent RA workout) wonderful for pst-gardening aches and pains😉 Thanks for helping all of us, no matter what level of fitness, keep moving on the road to wellness!🤗💙💛🧡💚

[@LilyMarsWrites]

What Sue said! I tried this because I wanted something gentle to relax this evening, and also I wanted to see what it's like so I can recommend it to a couple friends. Thank you, Rachel.

[@suedepinto2016]

👋🏻 Lily!

[@LilyMarsWrites]

@@suedepinto2016 Hi Sue! ❤

[@keanuqueen5740]

Brilliant ✨ Thank you for helping 💙

[@missrobynlouise]

Thanks so much 😭 I just did this. I hurt but I know it will help me

[@pilardiaz3669]

Excellent session. Thank you from Chile

[@brambl]

This has really helped me get some sleep. Thank you so much ❤

[@lauraweiss8705]

I have long COVID and am loving this low impact but effective exercise! Hoping I can get stronger despite my limiting condition.

[@areguapiri]

Stop the covid lunacy!

[@ashanein]

Love this class and would love to see more!! Thanks so much, Rachel 💜

[@marionwilk4847]

I love your workout so much. Thanks for sharing

[@louiserogers8905]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You bet!

[@louiserogers8905]

Did this feel good stretch after a workout. Felt great. Thanks

[@nicolatapson1514]

This was so good thank you 😊 your workouts have helped me lot with managing my fibromyalgia:)

[@sheilafrancl1423]

Thank you. Perfect for me at this time

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome 😊

[@kgarebemathangwane2357]

Thank you so much

[@saraellaluv]

Great and relaxing

[@kaleidoscope_nature]

I loved this! :) Never done pilates before and this program was nice for my body. I just want to ask if this is also a good workout for hypermobility/HSD/heds, since I have both HSD and fibromyalgia? I have a hard time finding workouts that explicitly says it is good for both conditions. Thanks! :)

[@sjhddhdhs]

i love this sm thank you me and my mum believe i may have ME/CFS, as my mum has it too alongside fibromyalgia and it also runs in our family i used to work out a lot but became unable due to pain and fatigue, but this felt really good. tysm !!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks for sharing. I’m so glad to hear this feels good for you, it’s a wonderful way to work on your wellbeing and fitness without putting any stress on your body. Keep up the great work and give my best wishes to your mum. 😊

[@kimpratt7352]

Hello, loved this short Pilates for fibromyalgia, but do you do a longer one , I’m ok for about 30-45 at the above pace. X

[@beniamikoajec2617]

Thank you ❤

[@pickythrifter839]

Thanks for another great video!

[@marionwilk4847]

Feels good.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Good 😊 Pleased to hear that x

[@pdcent7161]

I have knee pain your work out I'm fine up to less.pain thanks

[@amandafoxton6463]

Thank you. Unfortunately I have not been able to get on the floor for a few years. 😢

[@viviancheng8436]

👍

[@sirrakishore7991]

Thak you medam

[@CoachCaninQc]

Ive got severe fibromyalgia .... and have too Much time in bed make me weak and have no energy at all. I am trying to put myself together for me to enjoy the rest of my life. ive tryed ur video and i think i could take a little more. Should i do it twice then?

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Sorry to hear that of youe svere fibromyalgia. If you feel you could do a little mire can I suggest that you aim to do this session 3-4 times a week for the next 4 weeks and see how you feel. With a chroni problem I know you can have good days and bad days so my advice to build your strength is to start wit increasing the regularity of your sessions. If, after four weeks of 3/4 times a week you feel ready to move on I will happily suggest what to do next. Take your time as we want you feeling great again and the best way is steady increases so your body has time to adjust. Let me know how you get on ina few weeks. 🤗

[@CoachCaninQc]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat wow!!! thank you for the respond. i will for sure, do what you suggest. its a fact that i have tendancies to do too much when i feel ok wich is bad and need to change. Its a internal rage of being restricted that is pushing me to do more and more. I will fo sure try to not make the same mistakes! thanks again!

[@viviancheng8436]

👍😄

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

🤗

[@petegriffiths930]

What legs very weakness due fibromyalgia and how do full strength back legs

[@ilanazvirin3210]

pease add some sessions for after recovery from covid19

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Here is one of my videos dedicated to that : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6DRe5eGmcSAm7c ❤️

[@dilnasha.m9807]

mam i am only 19 but have whole body pain and got fibromyalgia. is it it safe to do all this for me.???

[@ritapacillo4711]

Beim Yoga sollte die Stimme sehr leise und entspannend sein, leider stört sie sehr. Die Übungen sind großartig, aber Menschen mit Fibromyalgie können den Lärm im Allgemeinen nicht ertragen. Wenn Sie einen Vorschlag wünschen: Die auf Deutsch sind wirklich entspannend, die sehr süße und sehr tiefe Stimme.

[@laura4049]

Many can’t get down on the floor …..believe me….

[@ryoung5592]

I wish I could get on the floor

[@ilanazvirin3210]

פךקשדק

[@jeannettejeffreys7829]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome! Thanks for supporting me! 😊🌟

[@shobhanashah5476]

👍