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Why Do Parkinsons People Lean Forward?. Can't Walk Upright?

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snohomish county, WA
January 29, 2023
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People with Parkinson's disease may experience changes in posture, such as stooping or postural instability, which can lead to leaning forward. This is due to several motor symptoms, including:

- Axial rigidity: Stiffness and loss of flexibility in the neck and trunk
- Bradykinesia: Delayed reaction time and slow Show Full Answer

People with Parkinson's disease may experience changes in posture, such as stooping or postural instability, which can lead to leaning forward. This is due to several motor symptoms, including:

- Axial rigidity: Stiffness and loss of flexibility in the neck and trunk.
- Bradykinesia: Delayed reaction time and slow movements.
- Changes in center of gravity: This can affect balance and make it difficult to walk upright.
- Impairment of reflexes: Reflexes that help with balance can be impaired.

These factors contribute to difficulties in maintaining an upright posture and can make walking more challenging.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Same problem--I've been going to an kinesthesiologist and he's helped tremendously. My overall posture has improved and my back no longer hurts. My range of motion has expanded but under stress ,I revert back to old habits. Currently I added yoga to my exercise routine.

January 29, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband says it is because his back hurts. He has disc problems and a lot of arthritis. His back muscles are also weak because he sits so much. When he does back exercises, he hunches less, but he is very inconsistent.

January 29, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I believe it is a lack of usage of those muscles. My physical therapist stresses move, move.moving each day.. Look up PD warriors for exercises or BIG exercises.

January 29, 2023

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