



Doctors encourage these patients to engage in light to moderate exercise, such as walking, swimming or riding a bike on a flat surface. Physical activity actually reduces the muscle pain and fatigue, although patients may feel a bit worse at first when they start an exercise regimen. Having the right shoes for weight-bearing activities like walking or playing a non-competitive game of tennis is essential. Many types of shoes are ideal for taking long walks; the individual may want to do some research on recommendations for fibromyalgia patients.

Even people who don’t have any type of chronic pain disorder can develop muscle and joint pain if they exercise while wearing poor-quality or worn-out shoes. Without proper support, the feet can easily become sore, but other parts of the body react negatively as well. People are known to develop backaches, knee pain and shin splints because of their footwear. The situation can easily be even worse for someone dealing with fibromyalgia. Yet doctors believe it’s important for these patients to avoid being sedentary, which can lead to weight gain and other negative effects on health.