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Is Your Balance Affecting Your Proprioception? Do This Exercise To Help

Parkinson’s disease can greatly affect your proprioception, which is your body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space without relying on sight. This awareness of your body in space is crucial for balance, coordination, and performing everyday tasks. The sensory receptors in your muscles, tendons, and joints send information to your brain. Your brain also relies on your eyes and ears to help orient your position. 

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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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Are the “Terrible Toos” Keeping You From Slowing Down Your Parkinson’s? Here’s How To Combat Apathy

When the days get darker and shorter, we tend to become less active and sluggish. Apathy and isolation start to set in. Parkinson’s “Terrible Toos” happen when you let the disease dictate your thoughts, your level of energy, and your mood. You might even feel depressed.

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Are People Constantly Asking You To Repeat Yourself? This Drill Will Help You Be Heard

Many people with Parkinson’s disease struggle with speech and swallowing issues. Fortunately, working on your posture, air flow, and enunciation can really help with your communication.

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Do You Have Parkinson’s Tight Painful Hips? Start To Release Them Now!

Do you have tight, painful hips? It’s a common symptom with Parkinson’s, which affects all muscles and connective tissue throughout the body. Since just about every lower body movement involves the pelvis and legs in one way or another, it makes sense that if these areas are tight, it will be painful to move.

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