Rounded shoulders and stooped posture are common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This can lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain. Routinely counteracting this forward pull and rounding spine is crucial.
Lying on a foam roller is a great way to relax while your spine and shoulder blades are supported. Gravity encourages your shoulder blades to glide in a more neutral position. We use foam rollers a lot in our signature Posture School (not in the seated version of Posture School).
But what if you can’t even get on the roller to start the exercise? Many people with mobility issues find these beneficial exercises nearly impossible, or at least very frustrating. The roller keeps rolling away!
If your Parkinson’s is making it difficult for you to get on a foam roller to exercise, watch this video to find out how you can anchor down the roller:
Are you looking for exercises to improve your balance? Join our Balance Builder Course! It’s a five-week course that you can do in person or virtually. Classes are held once a week and you’ll also get recorded videos that you can do at home. For more information, email Kimberly.
We also offer specialty digital courses to address a variety of Parkinson’s symptoms, including stooped posture and stiff hands and feet:
- Rebel Fit Club Posture School
- Rebel Fit Club’s “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
- Rebel Fit Club’s PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
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Contact me to get started in Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club Parkinson’s Boxing classes today. We have online workouts, too!
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