How to Treat Fibromyalgia With Feldenkrais
Learn body awareness and new methods of movement by using the Feldenkrais Method of education. Feldenkrais practitioners use guided movement techniques to teach individuals how to more effectively use their bodies. Chronic pain suffers, such as those with fibromyalgia, use the Feldenkrais Method to increase their range of motion and manage pain. Learn the Feldenkrais Method through verbal classes and hands-on guidance by a trained practitioner. Read on for more information.
- Difficulty:
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Instructions
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Learn more about the Feldenkrais Method by visiting the official website. Read about somatic method education and decide if it fits with your fibromyalgia treatment plan.
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Click on the "Find a Practitioner" link on the Feldenkrais website. Call the practitioner in your area to find out more about the Feldenkrais Method. Ask what specific recommendations the practitioner has for treating fibromyalgia.
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Find an Awareness Through Movement class in your area. Join others who use movement to teach themselves how to change their behavior and movement patterns. Tell the practitioner you suffer from fibromyalgia. Ask if it's possible to attend a class for free to determine if an Awareness Through Movement class suits your needs.
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Consider scheduling an appointment with a Feldenkrais Method practitioner to follow the Functional Integration path of learning through movement. Allow a practitioner to gently guide your body through a series of movement exercises designed to identify old movement patterns and learn alternative methods to use your body.
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Purchase tapes or other materials to practice the Feldenkrais Method at home. Search for resources to purchase guided tapes and other informational material on the official Feldenkrais Method website or the websites of individual practitioners.
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Participate in Internet or community groups for individuals with fibromyalgia. Ask if the Feldenkrais Method has worked for others and share your experiences with learning through movement.
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