Do This, Not This to Treat Parkinson’s Stooped Posture

Here is an easy exercise to do, if you do it the right way. It’s actually two exercises in one that you should be doing throughout the day.

To get started, you can do this exercise seated or standing. Doing this exercise takes some imagination, which is really great for your brain!

Watch the “Do This, Not This To Treat Parkinson’s Stooped Posture” video here:

To treat Parkinson’s stooped posture correctly:

• Cup your hands like you are holding water in them.

• Turn them and cradle the base of your skull with the palms of your hands.
• Gently pull your head upward, raising your eye gaze up. Feel a sense of “tallness” and straightening in your posture.

• While keeping your arms lifted, bring them out to a goal post position (90 degrees at the elbow).

• With your posture tall, “THINK” of your shoulder blades gliding together. Your arms should go back slightly.

• Hold this position for a few seconds. Relax and repeat 3 times.
• Make sure and breathe with each contraction.
• Warning: If you SQUEEZE your shoulder blades together, you will usually get the opposite result with the head jutted forward and posture rounded.

You can do this exercise throughout the day. It is especially great for those times when you have been rounded forward over a task such as watching TV, computer/screen time, or even yard work.

It’s so important to constantly combat the affects of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s doesn’t give up easily, but we are stronger, as long as we keep fighting.

💜 Coach Kimberly

P.S. Our Virtual Posture School is now in session!

Do you want to be a part of our Posture School, but live too far away to come to the Rebel Fit Club? Not a problem—we have Virtual Posture School!

There are many benefits to taking Posture School virtually:

• Classes are taught in an easy, step-by-step, building block process.
• You get a new workout five days a week for five weeks—that equals 25 workouts!
• You get to do it in your own home, so no need to miss out because you live too far away.
• You can ask a loved one to join you in the workouts.
• Workouts are recorded, so you pick the time of day that’s most convenient for you.
• You can also go back to previous workouts if one feels especially helpful.

** This course is for people who can get up and down from the ground easily and independently. If you are at high risk for falls, ask about our seated version of Posture School.

The introductory price for Virtual Posture School is just $49! Click here to purchase.