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Low Back Pain Due to Parkinson’s Disease? Do This Chair Exercise Daily

I get a lot of requests for lower back exercises you can do in a chair. Today’s exercise is a must to keep your lower back healthy and mobile. If your pelvis and lumbar spine are moving correctly, your balance and posture will be better and your lower back will not be as tight, which means less pain. Learn how to be an active sitter!

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Balance Issues With Parkinson’s? Watch This Video!

Loss of balance and falling are the most dangerous symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neuromuscular conditions. It’s terrible to hear about people falling and breaking bones, but the aftermath of a bad fall can be even worse. Prolonged bed rest causes decreased lung expansion and a high risk of aspiration, leading to pneumonia.

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You Must Do This Every Day if You Have Body Pain With Parkinson’s

Cramping muscles from Parkinson’s is usually related to a neuromuscular problem versus an electrolyte imbalance. Therefore, you’ll need to address the muscles and connective tissue directly.

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