The upper back muscles (erector spinae) help you stand erect. By strengthening these muscles, we’re counteracting the rounded posture typical with Parkinson’s.
The back extension exercise I’m demonstrating today not only helps strengthen the upper back to treat Parkinson’s rounded posture, but it also is an integral part of any rotator cuff rehab/prehab exercise program. This exercise strengthens and activates the posterior rotator cuff and scapula (shoulder blade) stabilizers, which is important as shoulder pain is very common in Parkinson’s. Continue reading “Strengthen Upper Back Muscles and Treat Parkinson’s Rounded Posture with this Stability Ball Exercise”
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Treat and Prevent Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulder Pain with this Foam Roller Scissor Exercise
Rounded shoulders are a common characteristic of Parkinson’s disease, which can lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain. Routinely stretching and exercising your shoulders is very important to treat and prevent pain associated with Parkinson’s rounded shoulders.
The Foam Roller Scissor Exercise is great way to destress and prevent rounded shoulders. Don’t wait until you have neck pain to do this! It is also great for support partners to relax and energize.
This exercise actively stretches shoulders, opens the chest while activating your upper back all while in the neutral spine position. It’s a must-do exercise to treat or prevent Parkinson’s rounded shoulder pain and promote good posture. Continue reading “Treat and Prevent Parkinson’s Rounded Shoulder Pain with this Foam Roller Scissor Exercise”