SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMES IN BEDFORD

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Condition Support

A structured 12-week programme exploring whether gentle, accessible movement combined with a choice of supportive therapies can help people living with fibromyalgia manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Choose the combination that suits you

Each weekly visit combines one movement option with one additional therapy. Our team will discuss practical suitability and any relevant precautions before you start.

Step 1: Movement

Tailored exercise — gentle, adaptable activity designed with fibromyalgia-related pain, fatigue and differing ability levels in mind.

Or Qigong — slow, controlled movements with breathing and relaxation.

Step 2: Additional therapy

Oxygen therapy — sessions in our pressurised oxygen chamber, subject to suitability screening.

Or APS — Action Potential Stimulation, an electrical stimulation approach. Evidence for benefits in fibromyalgia remains limited.

Your choice: Exercise or Qigong, followed by oxygen therapy or APS. The programme is exploratory; improvement cannot be guaranteed.

What to expect over 12 weeks

Starting point

We'll discuss your goals, accessibility needs and whether the chosen activities are suitable for you.

Weekly sessions

Attend your selected movement session and additional therapy each week, with pacing and comfort in mind.

Measuring change

We ask participants to complete the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) at the start and end, helping us understand changes in symptoms and daily life.

Reviewing your experience

We welcome feedback about what was helpful, what was difficult and how the programme could be improved.

Who is it for?

The programme was developed for people living with fibromyalgia. People with similar chronic symptoms are welcome to enquire, but we will need to discuss individual suitability and whether the programme is appropriate.

These activities are intended to support wellbeing and symptom management. They are not a cure, and the evidence for oxygen therapy and APS specifically for fibromyalgia is not established. The programme does not replace medical care.

Cost and availability

Please contact us for current session times, prices and availability. We will explain the options and any eligibility or safety requirements before booking.

Interested in taking part?

Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll discuss the available combinations and next steps.

Enquire about fibromyalgia support

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