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Positive Affirmation Stability Ball Extension Exercise to Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Posture

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Today’s stability ball exercise is a great next step to the back extension exercise demonstrated earlier. Back extensions over a ball are a great way to strengthen upper back; erector spinae (extensor muscles that help you stand erect), posterior rotator cuff, and shoulder blade stabilizers which all treat Parkinson’s rounded posture. By adding positive affirmations, you are increasing the intensity for muscular endurance in the extended position, plus adding uplifting cognitive multitask.

This exercise not only helps with muscular strength and endurance of the upper back, it’s a great rotator cuff exercise. Continue reading “Positive Affirmation Stability Ball Extension Exercise to Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Posture”

Strengthen Upper Back Muscles and Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Posture with this Stability Ball Exercise

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The upper back muscles (erector spinae) help you stand erect. By strengthening these muscles, we’re counteracting the rounded posture typical with Parkinson’s.
The back extension exercise I’m demonstrating today not only helps strengthen the upper back to treat Parkinson’s rounded posture, but it also is an integral part of any rotator cuff rehab/prehab exercise program. This exercise strengthens and activates the posterior rotator cuff and scapula (shoulder blade) stabilizers, which is important as shoulder pain is very common in Parkinson’s. Continue reading “Strengthen Upper Back Muscles and Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Posture with this Stability Ball Exercise”

Treat and Prevent Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulder Pain with this Foam Roller Scissor Exercise

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Rounded shoulders are a common characteristic of Parkinson’s disease, which can lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain. Routinely stretching and exercising your shoulders is very important to treat and prevent pain associated with Parkinson’s rounded shoulders.

The Foam Roller Scissor Exercise is great way to destress and prevent rounded shoulders. Don’t wait until you have neck pain to do this! It is also great for support partners to relax and energize.

This exercise actively stretches shoulders, opens the chest while activating your upper back all while in the neutral spine position. It’s a must-do exercise to treat or prevent Parkinson’s rounded shoulder pain and promote good posture. Continue reading “Treat and Prevent Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulder Pain with this Foam Roller Scissor Exercise”

How “Opening a Book” Can Improve Parkinson’s Rounded Posture, Shoulder and Neck Pain

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It’s true, “Opening a Book” is another great exercise for preventing or treating neck and shoulder pain caused by Parkinson’s rounded posture. This exercise can be added to your foam roller routine and may look a little familiar to the “Open the Newspaper” exercise.

“Opening a Book” is a great way to destress and prevent rounded shoulders. Don’t wait until you have neck pain to do this. It is also great for support partners to relax and energize. Continue reading “How “Opening a Book” Can Improve Parkinson’s Rounded Posture, Shoulder and Neck Pain”

Hold Your Horses! Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulders by “Pulling Back the Reins”

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I received so much positive feedback and great questions about foam rollers and the “Open the Newspaper” exercise, I want to keep on this theme and show you another great exercise to treat Parkinson’s rounded shoulders called “Pulling Back the Reins.” No, it doesn’t require any equestrian experience, but like horseback riding, it will require some core engagement to balance.

You can find a foam roller near the exercise equipment at sporting goods stores. You want one that is stiff enough to hold its shape when you lie on it, but soft enough to be comfortable and 36 inches long. Continue reading “Hold Your Horses! Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulders by “Pulling Back the Reins””