Fibromyalgia: How My Classes Can Help
Discover how gentle movement and acceptance can help manage fibromyalgia symptoms in a supportive, judgement-free space.
Have you just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have no idea where to start? Or maybe you’ve had the diagnosis for a while but are confused by all the information you’ve been given. Sometimes a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can come as a relief—you finally know what is going on and that you are not making it up. However, with this comes the realisation that there is no cure, and to an extent, you have to learn to live with it.
Maybe you’ve been told that exercise will help, but you have no idea where to start or are in too much pain to even think about adding in movement.
Well, you’re in the right place. My sessions help you navigate the jargon, understand your condition, and—most importantly—learn to listen to your body. As an added bonus, I have ME/CFS, which has some similarities to fibromyalgia, so I have lived experience of managing low energy and pain.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia, also known as fibro, is a long-term health condition, the main symptoms of which are extreme fatigue and pain throughout the whole body. This pain is often described as a burning sensation and can be so intense that even light touch—such as clothing brushing against the skin—can be painful.
The exact cause of fibro is unknown, but it is thought to be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain, leading to the nervous system misinterpreting pain signals. This means that while the pain is very real, there is no physical injury causing it. Fibro can be difficult for others to understand because symptoms can change from day to day—or even hour to hour—making it a highly unpredictable condition.
Fibromyalgia is believed to run in families and can be triggered by factors such as physical trauma (e.g., a car accident), infections, or significant emotional stress. It is more common in women than men.
Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- Extreme fatigue
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Muscle and nerve pain throughout the body
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Headaches or migraines
- Heightened sensitivity to touch, light, sounds, and smells
- Stiffness, especially on waking
- ‘Fibro-fog’ (problems with memory and concentration)
- ‘Pins and needles’ sensations
- Mood changes, including anxiety or depression
- Extreme fatigue
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Muscle and nerve pain throughout the body
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Headaches or migraines
- Heightened sensitivity to touch, light, sounds, and smells
- Stiffness, especially on waking
- ‘Fibro-fog’ (problems with memory and concentration)
- ‘Pins and needles’ sensations
- Mood changes, including anxiety or depression
- Extreme fatigue
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Muscle and nerve pain throughout the body
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Headaches or migraines
- Heightened sensitivity to touch, light, sounds, and smells
- Stiffness, especially on waking
- ‘Fibro-fog’ (problems with memory and concentration)
- ‘Pins and needles’ sensations
- Mood changes, including anxiety or depression
Managing Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Considerations
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but symptom management is possible. Some people find medication helps with pain relief, but lifestyle adjustments can also play a big role. Stress is known to make symptoms worse, so relaxation techniques and self-care are key.
Support from family and friends is incredibly important, and simple things like applying heat (e.g., warm baths or heated blankets) can bring relief. Eating a healthy, balanced diet may also help with energy levels and inflammation.
What You Get
How Exercise Can Help
Gentle movement can help keep you mobile and even alleviate some of the pain. However, traditional exercise advice doesn’t always work for people with fibromyalgia, as overdoing it can lead to flare-ups. This is where my classes come in.
A big part of my approach is working on acceptance, which many people with fibro find helpful. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or forcing yourself into toxic positivity—it means truly listening to your body and working with what you can do each day.
In my classes, you are accepted just as you are. It doesn’t matter what you could or couldn’t do last week—what matters is what feels right for you today. Movement is gentle, adaptable, and completely judgement-free. And if rest is what your body needs, that’s absolutely okay too.
If you’d like to explore movement in a warm, supportive environment, my classes could be the perfect fit for you. Whether online or in person, you’ll find a space where you can move, rest, and learn to work with your body—not against it.
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