We have Posture School going on right now at the Rebel Fit Club, and one of the exercises we’re working on is the “Cross-Touch.” This is one of my favorite exercises because it does so much with so little movement.
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Research shows that sitting too much is one of the biggest potential threats to our health, and it makes Parkinson’s progress faster.
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If you’ve ever had sciatic pain (sciatica) radiating down your leg, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve, originating at the base of the spine and running along the back of each leg into the foot. If you have degenerative or herniated discs, or arthritis, you may have sciatica as a symptom.
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One of the cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is rigidity, with the wrist being one of the joints most affected by stiffness. When the wrist is stiff, it greatly impacts activities of daily living and, consequently, your quality of life.
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My fighters with Parkinson’s often comment on how stiff or tight their hands are. This is a very common symptom. It’s not just your fingers, it’s the wrists, arms, and shoulders, too. It’s so frustrating to not be able to get your phone out of your pocket or simply get dressed. If your hands are stiff and slow, every task takes longer, and it really affects your quality of life.
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