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May 30, 2025
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Back pain is common for a lot of people as they get older. Too much sitting, weak core muscles, accidents that strain the back, arthritis, etc. can all cause pain. For people with Parkinson's, it can be worse because of issues of rigidity or the hunched posture that affects a lot of people.

May 31, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My issue is my si joints are tight, which makes it difficult to walk
What Is the SI Joint?
Your sacroiliac (SI) joints are where your spine (sacrum) and pelvis (iliac) connect. Your sacrum is the triangle-shaped bone at the bottom of your spine, and your iliac is made up of two fan-shaped bones. They join together at your SI joint to form your pelvic girdle or hips. If you look at someone's lower back, you can see the two sacroiliac joints as dimples on either side of their spine, low across their hips.

The main job of your SI joints is to shift the weight of your upper body to your hips and legs when you stand up and carry it as you walk. They also act like shock absorbers to keep all the structures in your upper body stable as you move around.

May 31, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Dad had shoulder pain, right shoulder, but it was fixed with a cortisone injection.

May 31, 2025
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, low back pain is common in people with Parkinson's disease. More than 80% of people with Parkinson's experience some form of pain, including pain in the muscles and bones. Pain can be caused by several Parkinson's-related factors including:

• Muscle stiffness
• Dyskinesia (involuntary movements)
• Dystonia (prolonged Show Full Answer

Yes, low back pain is common in people with Parkinson's disease. More than 80% of people with Parkinson's experience some form of pain, including pain in the muscles and bones. Pain can be caused by several Parkinson's-related factors including:

• Muscle stiffness
• Dyskinesia (involuntary movements)
• Dystonia (prolonged muscle contractions)
• Central nervous system issues
• Nerve damage Many people with Parkinson's experience pain in their lower back that can extend down through the legs due to sciatic nerve involvement. This pain may be worse at night or in the morning, and can be severe enough to interfere with daily activities. The combination of spinal changes and Parkinson's-related muscle rigidity can lead to trapped nerves that cause significant discomfort.

May 30, 2025

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