It’s very common for people with Parkinson’s to complain of shoulder pain. Many people think it’s a rotator cuff injury. While it may be, often the pain stems from shoulder blade tightness or dysfunction.
Parkinson’s can cause rigidity in the chest, neck, and upper back muscles, reduced arm swing on one side, and stooped posture. This may cause abnormal shoulder blade movement (scapular dyskinesis).
These changes can lead to pain around the shoulder blade, upper trapezius, rotator cuff, and front of the shoulder. Treating the muscles between the shoulder blades is a great first step in restoring range of motion, which may in turn decrease shoulder pain.
Watch this video to learn more about Parkinson’s Shoulder Pain and how treating shoulder blade dysfunction starts with a simple stretch:
Did you know that we offer a variety of specialty digital courses to address your Parkinson’s symptoms, including stooped posture?
- Rebel Fit Club Posture School
- “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
- PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
And if you would like to improve your balance, you can join our Balance Builders 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.
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