As we age, a multitude of aches and pains from general back or neck discomfort to severe chronic pain pop up. People with Parkinson’s have normal aging pain plus unique circumstances that differ from normal aging.
General aging causes us to produce less synovial fluid for joint lubrication for musculofascial gliding, which can lead to more aches and pains. However, there are things you can do to keep your joints lubricated to prevent and treat muscle and joint pain.
PD causes imbalances left to right side, gait changes, and movement compensations to get through the day as normally as possible. It makes you stiff, rigid, and slow. Resting and giving your body “a break” from moving or exercising is absolutely the last thing you should do. “Motion is the lotion” for joints, muscles, fascia, and neural structures. Continue reading “11 Ways to Treat and Prevent Parkinson’s Muscle and Joint Pain”
