The Parkinson’s Protocol™ By Jodi Knapp Parkinson’s disease cannot be eliminated completely but its symptoms can be reduced, damages can be repaired and its progression can be delayed considerably by using various simple and natural things. In this eBook, a natural program to treat Parkinson’s disease is provided online. it includes 12 easy steps to repair your body and reduce the symptoms of this disease.
Rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease
Rigidity in Parkinson’s disease refers to the stiffness and resistance to movement experienced in the muscles. It is one of the cardinal motor symptoms and is characterized by:
- Increased muscle tone: Muscles remain contracted and resistant to movement, making limbs feel stiff.
- “Lead-pipe” rigidity: Continuous resistance to passive movement throughout the range of motion, similar to bending a lead pipe.
- “Cogwheel” rigidity: A combination of rigidity and tremor, where there is a ratcheting or jerky feeling during movement, as if the joint were moving in small steps.
- Affects both flexors and extensors: Rigidity can occur in any muscle group, often affecting the neck, shoulders, and arms initially, and later spreading to the legs and torso.
- Impact on posture: It contributes to a stooped posture and can cause discomfort, pain, or muscle cramps.
Rigidity can make daily activities more difficult, such as dressing, writing, or even walking, and often worsens over time as the disease progresses.
The Parkinson’s Protocol™ By Jodi Knapp Parkinson’s disease cannot be eliminated completely but its symptoms can be reduced, damages can be repaired and its progression can be delayed considerably by using various simple and natural things. In this eBook, a natural program to treat Parkinson’s disease is provided online. it includes 12 easy steps to repair your body and reduce the symptoms of this disease.