Resistance bands are light and easy to store, but that does not make a band workout automatically gentle. The resistance, grip, position, and effort can all be significant, especially when symptoms fluctuate.
Get a plan that fits your purpose
If strengthening is appropriate for you, ask a physiotherapist or other qualified clinician to choose exercises and resistance suited to your condition. Discuss joint instability, pain, dizziness, and delayed symptom worsening. Ask how to adjust or stop the plan on a difficult day.
Inspect the band for damage and follow its instructions. Use only suitable anchors and keep the band away from your face. A slipping or snapping band can cause injury. Consider latex sensitivity, grip difficulties, and whether getting into the starting position is itself demanding.
Avoid automatic progression
More resistance or more repetitions is not always the next step. Report symptoms during and after activity, and do not push through a flare to meet a weekly target. If you have post-exertional malaise, ordinary fitness advice may not be appropriate.
You can ask for alternatives that use less grip, a more supported position, or no band at all. A useful exercise plan should make daily life more manageable within your health needs. It should not leave you feeling that a small piece of equipment has created another obligation you cannot safely meet.