Who benefits from Somatic Movement?
Quite a lot of people, including those with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a painful and debilitating condition. See the links at the bottom of this article to find out more. This summary begins to explore how Somatic Movement can help people living with the condition.
Somatic Movement for Fibromyalgia
Somatic movement can be especially helpful for people with fibromyalgia. Instead of pushing the body through high-intensity exercise, it works with the nervous system and body awareness to gently reduce symptoms.
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, it’s important to approach movement gently. Starting with just one simple movement at a time is often easier than diving into a full class. If you’d like some guidance, I’d be happy to offer a free 15-minute one-to-one online session to discuss possibilities and teach you one simple but effective move.
Reduces Muscle Tension & Pain - Fibromyalgia often brings chronic tightness and discomfort.
Gentle, mindful movements (known as pandiculation) help release long-held tension without straining the body.
This can break the pain cycle and support relaxation.
Calms the Nervous System - Fibromyalgia is linked to central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly reactive.
Slow, conscious movements help quieten the stress response and activate the calming parasympathetic system.
Improves Body Awareness Ongoing pain can create a feeling of disconnection from the body.
Somatic practices restore proprioception—the sense of where your body is in space—reducing tension and protective muscle guarding.
Gentle and Adaptable
Unlike traditional workouts, somatic movement is low impact and can be adjusted daily.
This makes it sustainable, even during fatigue or flare-ups.
Supports Sleep & Energy
By reducing pain and soothing the nervous system, somatic work can improve sleep quality and help ease fatigue.
Mind-Body Integration
Somatic movement combines mindful awareness with physical release.
This helps lower stress and anxiety, which often make fibromyalgia symptoms worse
The following links may be useful:
What another Somatic Practitioner has to say:
https://somaticmovementcenter.com/fibromyalgia-ways-to-recover-from-fibromyalgia/
What the NHS has to say:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fibromyalgia/
Fibromyalgia Action Website: