Improve Your Posture and Mobility With This Standing Back Extension and Rotation Exercise for Parkinson’s

With Parkinson’s disease, the upper back gets really rigid and stiff. This rigidity, compounded by forward rounding, prevents the upper back from rotating correctly. As a result, the lower back (which is designed to stabilize, not rotate) must take over, leading to lower back pain.

This standing exercise can help improve upper back rotation as well as posture, which in turn helps with balance. Perform this exercise several times on both sides throughout the day.

This exercise also:

• Facilitates sequencing and coordination.
• Improves rotation through the neck and thoracic spine.
• Strengthens the middle back and posterior shoulder and encourages shoulder blade mobility.
• Engages your core as you extend your spine while standing.
• Helps with eye-tracking movements.

Watch the video below to improve your posture and mobility with the Standing Back Extension and Rotation Exercise for Parkinson’s:

Did you know that we offer a variety of specialty digital courses to address your Parkinson’s symptoms, including stiff hands and feet and stooped posture?

• “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
• PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
• Rebel Fit Club Posture School

And if you’re looking to improve your balance, you can join our Balance Builders Course! It’s a five-week course that you can do in person or virtually. Classes are held once a week, and you’ll also get recorded videos that you can do at home. For more information, email Kimberly.

💜 Coach Kimberly