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Category: Parkinsons

Bring in the Band! Activate Your Glutes and Treat Parkinson’s Lazy Bum

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Some of you may have a tough time lifting your hips into the bridge; here’s the secret to making it happen… bring in the band – a theraband that is! Last week we talked about how to fire up your glutes to treat Parkinsons lazy bum. As you recall, the most common reason people suffer from underactive glutes or “dumb bum” is due to sitting too much, you simply are not using your glutes. If you don’t use it, you lose it.

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How to Fire Up Your Glutes to Treat Parkinson’s Lazy Bum

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Most of my private or group clients who have back, hip or knee pain can’t properly fire their glutes without first undergoing some teaching, on one or both sides.

Strong glutes are vital for everyone especially if you have Parkinson’s. Your glutes are an incredibly important muscle group for many reason to name a fews: balance your gait and stance, prevent falls, improve posture, prevent back, hip and knee pain and injury. Continue reading “How to Fire Up Your Glutes to Treat Parkinson’s Lazy Bum”

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””