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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My fighters often complain that their eyes are watering or feeling dry and gravelly. For people with Parkinson’s, dry eye can be a common problem caused by neurological symptoms.
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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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It’s well known that Parkinson’s disease can affect the voice and swallowing. This can cause significant communication problems, reduced social interactions, and isolation—not to mention choking if your swallowing is affected. With PD, you must work your mouth, tongue, and throat the same way you work muscles in the rest of your body.
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Weak hip muscles are strongly correlated with decreased balance and an increased risk of falls. This is because the hip abductors, extensors, and flexors are crucial for maintaining stability and controlling movement during activities like walking and standing. When these muscles are weak, individuals may struggle to maintain a stable posture, leading to balance issues.
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