July 24, 2024
Welcome to The Climb, your weekly journey with Lifecycle Sherpa, where we explore Parkinson’s Disease, its symptoms, treatments, tips, techniques, and build a supportive and knowledgeable community.
This week’s trail leads us to… Pain.
Question: What is it? Why does it happen? What can I do to manage it?
Answer: Stiffness, cramps, spasms and muscle pain occurs in both types of PD, typically in the neck, back and calves.
Why does this happen?
Two reasons: 1) Degeneration of the parts in the brain that regulate pain inhibition causes decreased pain thresholds. 2) Muscle atrophy and breakdown is painful.
Tip: Here are THREE:
1) Medications and/or Botox (speak to your doctor for details)
2) Stretching (Try Yoga and/or Tai Chi)
3) Massage
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See you next week!