My clients ask for an easy stretch they can do in the morning or evening that will help with the rounding forward posture and back pain Parkinson’s disease can cause. It’s very common so I started doing this exercise with all my private clients and integrating it into my boxing classes. It’s easy and gets to those pesky psoas muscles that get overly tight especially on people with PD.
Continue reading “Beginner Hip Flexor Stretch for Parkinson’s”My Early Bird Young Onset boxing class often see me rolling out my feet when they arrive to class. They ask me, “Oh, do your feet hurt?” My answer is, “No, I’m preventing that from happening.” This is a routine I do every morning and night to prevent foot pain and cramps.
Do not take your feet and ankles for granted. You put all your weight on them and expect them to track correctly as you walk, stand, lunge, jump, and even bike. Your feet help calibrate the alignment of the rest of your body. The bones of your feet move with every step influencing how your ankles, knees, hips and spine move and align with one another.
With Parkinson’s Disease feet can cramp, pain, tingle, tremor, pronate, curl up, and collapse due to neuromuscular disconnect, tight tissue, and faulty gait mechanics. Why would you ignore such an important part of your body which can affect your balance and quality of life? You must treat your feet.
Continue reading “Hamstrings and Calves Tight Due To Parkinson’s? Address Your Feet!”It is suggested that people with Parkinson’s disease try a gluten-free diet. The flours in this recipe are worth adding to your pantry. They are low in carbs and contain good fats, fiber, and protein. The fat and fiber will help address the constipation that often accompanies PD. These muffins also contain aromatics like cinnamon and turmeric, which help with brain health. They are lightly sweetened with honey. If you want a sweeter muffin, try adding more honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Enjoy!
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Last week we talked about the dangers, warning signs, and how to recognize if you are constipated, using the Bristol Stool Scale. Today, we have the final scoop on poop and Parkinson’s article, and how to smooth out the situation.
Continue reading “The Scoop on Poop and Parkinson’s (Part 2 of 2)”
This is one of my favorite talks to give because people always shy away from it, but it is so important so I ask you… “How often do you poop?” Many people with Parkinson’s disease can’t poop every day resulting in constipation. Constipation is going longer than three days without a bowel movement causing the stool to harden and become more difficult to pass.
Constipation is present in more than 80% of people with PD and may before symptoms like tremor and stiffness even start.
Continue reading “The Scoop on Poop and Parkinson’s (Part 1 of 2)”