Exercises for Chronic Pain // Stretch, Strengthen & Feel Relief
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- Ease stiffness, and feel relief from chronic conditions causing your pain such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. In this gentle joint video I will walk you through exercises that will gently strengthen and stretch common troublesome areas.
This workout begins with a warm up in a standing position, then half way through we move to a seated position in a chair. If you are only able to complete the seated portion, then just simply fast forward to that section (about the 15 min mark).
Please make sure that you are in a warm environment. This will make sure that your muscles relax and don't cramp up. It is also important to stay hydrated. Drinking water will help lubricate your joints.
If you enjoy my yoga and pilates workouts, you will love this one as well!
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Thank you so much for this video. I'm 18 years old and have been dealing with unknown chronic pain since I was 12 years old. I haven't felt this much peace in my body in a very long time. Thank you so much
My pleasure. So glad it made you feel better :)
Sorry your so young to have chronic pain, glad this is helping you. I didn’t know what was causing my chronic pain, I had many tests, it turned out to be fibromyalgia.
Has that ever been mentioned to you ? Take care 💕
Hello,take gluten for a month to see what happens.it took my pain away, and also I took magnesium citrate,or bisglicinate, it helps a lot.
Much love to you. May the cause of the pain you've been experiencing be revealed to you 💚 Anayah
I made a comment to you before, what I meant is stop eating gluten( bread, pasta, soya with gluten, cookies) anything that has gluten on it for a month, and you could see if the muscle or body pain gets better. If this improve, you could have food sensitivities to gluten. I hope you get better.
This is exactly what I needed! Please more of these on chronic pain.
So happy to hear that it's a good video for you Sandra :)
This exercise is perfect for me on very painful days👍🏻🥰 I suffer from fibromyalgia. So grateful for your channel on TH-cam 🙏🏻 Love from Norway 🇳🇴 ❤
Wonderful! Great to hear it's a good workout for you Karin :)
Me too some days it’s hard to do anything. Glad this is helping you. I’ve just found this lovely lady. I’m going to do these exercises. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺🐨
I also suffer from Fibromyalgia…so glad I found this video!
I'm only 33 but have had chronic illness and pain my whole life. This was very helpful, as lots of these my physiotherapist already showed me, so it's nice to have some company while doing it now that I do them at home :) I struggle with motivation as I'm always in some pain, but it does help to mitigate some of it! Currently I can't do them all in one go, but hopefully eventually.
I wish you all the best. I'm glad this was helpful :)
My most favourite exercise. Suffering from back problems and sciatica. This brings such relief!
Wonderful! Happy to hear it brings you relief 🤩
I just started your workouts and I love your style. I am a 66 year old women with osteoporosis and I know that your workouts are going to be very helpful in my quest to build muscle and hopefully increase my bone strength. You will be my go to exercise videos ❤
Happy to hear that Doreen! I am thrilled to hear that you found me and you are being proactive regarding your health!
Thank you for the stretches for chronic pain. Your channel is becoming my one stop for movements that is keeping me strong and flexible as I mature. More blessings to you. 🙏🏽
Wonderful! So nice to hear Evelyn :)
Thanks for the stretches! I have a 60-lb pain in the neck - my dog, who’s recovering from surgery (she’s doing well) and escaping from her cone of shame (she’s driving me crazy). We walk once or twice a day, but your stretches do what our walks don’t. Wish me luck with the Neosporin. :P
Hilarious! Best of luck 🤣
My husband has had a chest cold/flu & now I’m starting to feel poorly. Have not missed a workout day since starting 2023 & aiming for 365 days. This was just what I needed today. Just enough but not too much. Thankful for all the options you give. I also do p90x & am an avid hiker. Love your channel for the days when I feel like a senior. Thankfully most days I feel younger. 😂💪🤩💐happy spring
Happy Spring Elizabeth! I'm glad you liked this workout and I hope you are not feeling too bad! Maybe a gentle pilates or chair yoga if you are still not feel great tomorrow.
Wow, Lauren, I see you now have over 100k subscribers. Congratulations and I am not surprised to see it. Your presentational style is exceptional and your workouts are professional and very well led for the audience. Thank you and I wish you much more success with your business. Martin
Thanks so much Martin, I appreciate that 💜
Thank you Lauren, it is a blessing to have your guidance and support.
For years I attended good gyms and I never had the experience of having a trainer of your class and professionalism. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to have your classes.
Blessings, good day
You are most welcome Mario! I'm grateful to have amazing viewers and supporter like you :)
Day 65, with the rain came a Fibro attack so I finally got to do your pain relief video. Stretching feels so so good. I will do some of the chair exercises with my 92 year old Mum too, especially on days when I cannot go walking with her because of bad weather. Thank you. Lauren
You bet! I have many viewers that work out with their parents, I absolutely love that!!!
Rosie that’s so interesting my fibro attacks come on with change of weather too. I thought am I imaging this ? I’m holidaying in a different State, it’s warmer here, my pain had really improved, then the weather changed to rain and being cooler, this kicked my pain in. 🤷♀️
@@wendyhannan2454 Absolutely, Wendy. Whenever I was in a warm, dry climate the pain was much better.No attacks, in the morning I could get up better, move better. Rainy, cold dampness is so detrimental, but often there is no choice.
LOVE THAT VIDEO! I really appreciate the gentle pace and soft, relaxing music! Your tone of voice is soothing and your directions are clear. I am so glad I found your channel! In my 50's and been struggling with gradually increasing pain throughout my body for the last 7 years despite my best efforts at taking care of my health. Having a gentle yet effective exercise routine with no stressors is a huge thing! Thank you! Exercising without flaring up is really a challenge, so videos like these are much needed! Would continue along this line with more of these videos for chronic pain. Thank you for thinking of us!
My pleasure Lena! I'm so glad it's a good video for you :)
I loved this for a session first thing in the morning. I also enjoy your 30 minute chair yoga session for that purpose. Workouts similar to those are just what my arthritic body needs to get moving. I enjoy the cardio and strength routines in the afternoon. I’m so glad I found you a couple of weeks ago!
Wonderful! I’m so glad you found me as well Gay 💜
This was a great, gentle workout to do after I "overdid" on spring cleaning the prior day. The background music was so soothing. I did this workout in the morning to get stretched and loosened up for the day ahead. There was also a gentle rain this morning which made the entire workout AMAZING (calming music and the sound of the rain). Thank you for all of your videos. I'm NEVER bored with the variety you provide.
That sounds lovely Gail! You are most welcome as always and thanks for your kind words :)
Thanks for this workout. Your calming instructions are perfect to follow.
You're so welcome! Glad you like it Sandra :)
Loved this pain relief video! My back was really hurting before the video but now I feel great! Thank you so much Lauren for your hard work with all your videos! Love all your videos and content! ❤❤❤
So glad it was helpful! Thanks Michelle 🙌🏻
I’ve been working out with you for the last few weeks. I tend to choose a workout based on how I feel in tne moment. You never dissapoint. At 73, I’m new to exercise and weight loss. You are making a big difference in my life. Thank you.
That is so nice of you to say Nancy! I'm so proud of you for getting started and I'm happy to have you working out with me :)
I just want to thank you for all your videos. I am not a senior, however, I have several health problems that have made it difficult for me to work out the way I used to. I love the pace of your workouts and how you let us know where we should be feeling it. I have slight scoliosis and so some of the moves I just can't do, like keeping my heels together and lifting my legs.....oooh that is tough for me. But I love that you give alternative moves too. Please keep it up. I haven't done all your videos, but I'm making my way through many of them. Thanks again.
Thanks for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos. I'll keep making videos as long as you keep up the good work :)
Working out with Lauren makes forget all my aches and pains ❤❤❤
Thank you Ruth 🤩
Thank you for this video help with my chronic pain caused by arthritis, is very gentle for my joints. God bless you!🙏
Glad it helped! You are most welcome Veronica :)
Love this work out and all your workouts! I am a 59 yo woman with mild spastic cerebral palsy and the workouts are awesome!
Thank you Helen, so glad you are enjoying my workouts :)
Thank you....these stretches are exactly what I needed this morning.
Perfect! Thanks Sherry 🤩
Hi Lauren,
I just finished doing this workout. It is fantastic! It really relaxes my muscles and joints. I have RA and sometimes experience lower back pain. I will definitely use this workout as an (add on) to my exercise regime to help keep my joints and muscles strong. Thank you so much! Stay blessed and have a great weekend. 🥰🌻🌅
You're so welcome Carolyn! I'm thrilled you thought it was fantastic! It's a great workout for a rest/recovery day as well. I hope you have a great weekend too :)
@@SeniorShapeFitness Thank you 😊
Wonderful for fibromyalgia. Also am interested in more interval workouts with separate weights & separate cardio together in 1 workout. Thanks so much for your kindness in working with seniors. So appreciated ❤ Janice Guyer
Thank you Janice, so glad it's a good workout for you. Here is a link to my Tabata workout. I think it's what you are looking for. th-cam.com/video/0h7ywH5wy1E/w-d-xo.html
LOVE this. THANK YOU! You are so soothing. Exactly what I need.
So glad! You are very welcome Cristina :)
❤This is a beautiful routine - so gentle for extreme pain when you literally want to curl up in a ball. Nothing takes the pain away but this helps soften the edges. The music is stunning too. Thank you so much as always xxxx
Glad you liked it and that it helps your pain a bit Virginia :)
I have tried many of your different videos and really enjoy all of them. I have chronic pain in my neck and shoulders. This was so helpful. Thank you!
So glad it's helpful Dianne :)
What a beautiful stretch 😊 These gentle exercises were just what I needed. While, I don't have chronic pain, this type of movement is so perfect for mobility, flexibility and just feeling good!! I loved it so much!! I've added it to my favorite Stretch List. 😌💗
Wonderful! Thanks Laura! I agree, it just makes you feel good 💜
I’m in my 30s and struggle with chronic pain and fatigue. Your videos are so super helpful. Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear my videos are helpful :)
Hello Thankyou for these 2 videos. I started off with the chair only then added in this half standing . I'm improving very slowly. I'm 80 and have had a fully fused left hip since early. Childhood. It makes some movements impossible but I improvise. I've done yoga when younger but always with limitations. Now I'm 80 I'm relying on your chair yoga to keep walking. Yours is the best Thankyou
You are most welcome. I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos and that are helpful to you. Keep up the good work :)
Thank you!Relief for back pain and sciatica!
Glad it helped!
This stretch is my go to for help with fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. It also helps with sciatica and other pains that I experience. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! I’m so happy it’s helpful! I would also recommend my chair Pilates 😊
Love this beautiful stretch - very challenging but will continue 💪👍❤
I'm thrilled you love it!
Hi Lauren!
Thank you so much for this video. I have Fibromyalgia, CFS and a back injury. I really don’t want to move this morning, but your video helps stretch things out and I actually feel better after completing it.
Your encouragement and smiling face help!
Thanks again! ❤
I'm so happy to hear that it is helpful and that you feel better! You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words :)
Oh, thank you Lauren, that was a "life saver", I am in the middle of a terrible flu, and that soothed so well my achy body and what a calming piano background. Please do more of these "live savers".🥰
You're so welcome! I hope you feel better soon ❤️🩹
AMAZING!!! I feel so good after this workout, thank you💞💕
Wonderful Peg! I'm thrilled that you feel good :)
Thank you for this video! I'm 16 and I have been having chronic pain for about 3 years and I instantly feel better
So glad you feel better!
Is 16 a typo?
Loved it Lauren, just what I need on days when my body is sore. Thank you.🥰
You're so welcome! Thanks Wendy 💜
This is ideal for a recovery day, though today it really helped with arthritis pain...
Feel so much better...
Much gratitude ❤️
You're welcome 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that it's helpful to you Helen!
I’ve been working out for my teen and adult life. Due to many horse related injuries and genetics I’ve got serious pain and arthritis. Your videos have helped me tremendously! Exactly what I needed! God bless you! I love ALL of your workouts!!
That is so nice to hear Donna! I truly appreciate your kind words and your contribution. Thank you!!!
Thanks again for those relaxing Times that also make us fitter. I love thé way you do it. It looks easier with you doing it
You are so welcome Catherine! You’re right, recovery is so important as well 🤩
Thank you very much ,be blessed.
My pleasure :)
I just did this yesterday morning and I love it. I suffer from joint issues due to hypothyroidism. I hope you will consider a series of these type of videos. Thank you for this!
You're welcome Gina, I'm glad you love it! Here is another fan favorite for those with joint issues you may like: th-cam.com/video/jsFzFiyDqBs/w-d-xo.html
@@SeniorShapeFitness I have done this one several times. I love your videos!
@@ginahorne5248 oh good! Thank you 😍
The combination of standing and sitting was perfect for me. I would love to see more of this combination. Thank you
Great! Here is another video that is gentle and also 1/2 sitting, 1/2 standing: th-cam.com/video/F-T1eDibkr8/w-d-xo.html
I love this one! The stretches really help. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful Kathy :)
More of these please -they are perfect
give this one a try: th-cam.com/video/abe70PLs2vA/w-d-xo.html
This is a great workout. I have shoulder and neck pain and it was a great workout for me this morning. More like it please. Thank you.
I just posted this workout last week. It's perfect for what you are asking Barbara! th-cam.com/video/abe70PLs2vA/w-d-xo.html
Yes I loved it!
This felt so wonderfully delicious today after working out all week. I suffer from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, knee pain arthritis (degenerative disc disease) in my C-1 to C-7 and my Lumbar and Sacral area and massive migraines. I just loved this one so much and I felt great afterwards. I followed up with another of your fantastic, juicy workouts - Gentle Pilates Stretch for AM! Thanks for making the start to my day so very special, Lauren❣Lana
You are so kind Lana! I'm glad you felt great afterwards and were able to get some relief :)
Totally guided to this one! It has been quite the week! Thank you, Lauren for 'calling' me out ♥☯
You got this Susan :)
Thank you I enjoy these type of exercises very much
Glad you like them, and you are very welcome :)
Nice workout Lauren, thank you. At 72 we are suffering from a lot of chronic pain taking Lyrica, aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, physical therapy, chiropractic and the occasional operation.
You're welcome, I'm glad it is helpful :)
I am recovering from a surgery and have severe upper back pain. I wanted something thats low impact, challenging, and that would help with the pain. I am given a go ahead by my doctor to start excercising and this workout is something i am loving at the moment! Thank you❤
Great to hear! I'm so happy that it's helpful :)
I wish you all the best on your continued recovery!
Loved this workout. It was just what I needed this morning as I woke up stiff and in pain this morning. And the soft background music was so relaxing and really added to the enjoyment of the workout. Thank you so much!
I'm so happy it's helpful Kiki! You are most welcome :)
So so good! Thank you for everything you do! From the beauty of the background, to the music, to the thoughtful consideration of the exercise routine, once again thank you❣️
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that Sherisse 🤩
I'll be 67 this spring and I'm borderline diabetic. About 20 lb overweight but working on it
Great job Vickie. Keep working out with me and you won't be borderline diabetic for long :)
This was perfect after your menopause work out I did yesterday. I especially appreciate the work of fingers, hands, feet and toes. Would love more work for feet with problems like bunions. Thank you for all these varied workouts - so much to choose from. ❤️🙏
Good recovery workout Rita! I would also recommend this video; th-cam.com/video/UQZPR4_l94g/w-d-xo.html
@@SeniorShapeFitness thank you for the suggestion. I tried this workout. I especially liked the focus on feet for part of it.
Love this video for chronic pain sufferers! I could use some more, though I do try almost all of your videos. Bad back so can't do roll downs. Thanks for your good work!
Thanks Susie! Try this new gentle yoga: th-cam.com/video/F-T1eDibkr8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Lauren! Another great, gentle routine for those very sore days! Suffering from hip and knee pain at the moment. Your workout was a perfect way to get me going for the day! Thanks again Lauren! Love and best from Toronto, Canada!
You are most welcome Wendy! I'm glad this video provides you some relief :)
Thank you love your workouts. I tell friends about you often!
I appreciate that so much!
Oh my goodness! Such a great workout. Beautiful piano music too. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤩
Wow!!!! This was just what I needed this morning! Thank you Lauren!
You're welcome Ivette. I'm happy it was helpful :)
Oh MY Word where have you been all my life! I feel like I just had a full body massage!!!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!! I am LOVING all your videos!!!!!
Wonderful! So happy you found me :)
@@SeniorShapeFitness Not nearly as happy as I am!!!
Exactly what I need for my lower back pain this morning, it feels amazing ❤️ thank you Lauren 🤗😘😍
Perfect! Thanks Ruth :)
This was perfect for me today! After doing a little bit of a tougher workout yesterday, this was a perfect balance to help my body still continue to feel good😊 thank you thank you thank you and I hope that you are doing well and staying healthy❤
Great Kelly! I agree, it's a good recovery workout :)
I am well and healthy, thank you for your kind wishes!
Thank you Lauren, I am just recovering from Covid and this workout was perfect for me to get back to my exercise routine. Thank you!
Glad it’s a good one for you sylvie! I hope you recover 100% soon! 💜
Excellent! Thanks for caring. This was what my body needed today.!
Happy to help!
I enjoy this kind of exercises especially when I am tired or sore . Thank you for including exercises without weights
I agree! That's one of the reasons I made it, just to do something so you feel better :)
I love this one so much. I alway feel great after. I would love to see more videos similar to this. Thank you.
Happy to hear that Kathy!
Have you done this morning stretch routine? Here is the link, I think you may like this one as well: th-cam.com/video/EF271hsxX_M/w-d-xo.html
This made me feel great!!!!!! thankyou!!!!
Fantastic! You are very welcome :)
Thanks so much for your videos!!! So super helpful. Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Thank YOU so much Helen! I'm glad my videos are helpful to you and I appreciate your support. Happy and healthy New Year to you as well :)
Such a nice way to end the day! Thank you, Lauren! I have been telling everyone I know about your channel. Congratulations on your growing viewership!
Thanks Elizabeth, I appreciate that :)
Oh, my gosh! You should rename this "Best Stretch EVER!" Amazing video!! I can't believe I never saw this before! My joints and muscles are so happy! I hear them saying, "Thank you, Lauren! We feel fantastic!" 😘
excellent! I'm thrilled to hear you and your joints are muscles happy Staci :)
this was perfect! I know not new but was not feeling great - the humidity has been brutal this was just perfect! TY Lauren.
So glad Jill. I feel you, The heat makes me feel lethargic too!
Thanks for the stretches for the shoulder and upper back🙏🏽
You're welcome Evelyn :)
I just went on a 15 day roadtrip to 3 states and did this video every day in my hotel room on my phone. Really helped with the driving...no aches and pains on the road
Great! Thanks for working out with me 🤩
Great, after a very heavy workout, it helped a lot!
Great to hear!
Wonderful for lower back pain!
Glad it's helpful Jeannine :)
I liked your pain workout! Felt better. Can you do a short workout targeting neck and shoulder pain?
So glad you feel better Carla :)
Grazie cara, esercizi molto utili. È sempre un piacere seguirti ❤
Great! Thanks Anna 🤩
This was amazing. I workout with you all week. This going to be my treat for the weekends
Wonderful! Thanks so much Elizabeth :)
Thank you for this. It really helped ease my aching muscles and joints after the weights workout yesterday. It felt as though I was having a massage. Lovely calm music too. You are helping me regain some respect for my body which I lost with peri-menopause and all the pain of osteoarthritis too. THANK YOU. Much love ❤xx
Much love back to you Linda! Thank you for your kind words 💜
your teaching methods help me to perform the movements well :) thank you for helping me grate grate job!
Wonderful! Thanks for working out with me :)
Thank you for the exercise my back fell so much better.
Great to hear! Thanks for working out with me Karen :)
Loved this workout .. helped me so much! Thank you ❤
You're so welcome! I'm glad it's helpful :)
This is a wonderful video! As someone with chronic pain it’s nice to do something nice and easy and still feel like you’re moving your body. I can’t figure out the tummy tuck when you’re sitting and swirling around. Would be nice for a little more direction on some of the moves. Chronic pain is often ignored so thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Chris! Check out this chair pilates video. I think you will like it as well and it it may give you clearer direction on the pelvic tuck: th-cam.com/video/UQZPR4_l94g/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this. I woke up very stiff and felt much better after this workout. Also loved the soothing music.
You're so welcome! Thanks Gina 💜
As always 😊🤩😍Thank you Luran. no more pain 😚☺😍😍😇😇😇😇
Awesome! Happy to hear it Juanita :)
Hi Lauren, today I started again with excercising. Since a couple of weeks I was not able to walk because of my kneehurt. This felt so good.❤ Thank you.😊
I'm glad it was a good workout for you Greetje! Definitely a great video to get back into things :)
Love this video!
Happy to hear it Kathy :)
People today said this was exactly what they needed!
Excellent! Glad to hear it Jeanne 🙌🏻
I am doing this every night now before shower and bed. I have very painful nights and I think this is helping. Thank you Oh, I do your workouts in the morning. ❤😊
Wonderful! I'm happy to hear it's helping Diane :)
Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for this!! My fibro has been flaring a lot lately and this felt so relaxing and refreshing 💜💜💜
Glad it’s helpful Ashley! 🤩
I came back for it a second time. This is awesome
yay! Thank you Sherry ;)
Thank you! That feels great!
Wonderful! You’re welcome Kathy 💜
Thank you, Lauren. I really enjoyed this routine - you got all the right spots that have been bothering me 😊
You're so welcome! Glad to hear it Maureen 💜
Thank you Lauren enjoyed this very much! I usually do not like seated chair work but kept an open mind and went with it! Lol, always love your routines and always timely! Many blessings! 🙏🙏🙏
Love that! Thanks for trying it Margarete :)
Thank you love ❤️ this workout today this one is so good for me see you soon 😊 😘 ❤️
You're so welcome!
Great workout for me . 73 with Parkinson disease for 30 years.
Happy to hear it's a good workout for you Gary :)
Hi Lauren, what a lovely stretch to do at the end of my day - feeling great! Thanks so much - Noela from Australia
Wonderful! Nice to hear from you Noela 🤩