Living with Parkinson Disease (PD) can be frustrating and confusing. One day your body corporates, the next day following months and years everything starts feeling slower, heavier or harder to control. Movements that used to feel automatic now take conscious effort. But here are the part people don’t hear often enough: Parkinson’s progression can be slowed, and exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have. Understanding Parkinsons Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological condition that affects the way the brain controls movement. The main issue is a drop in dopamine, the chemical that helps your movements stay smooth and coordinated. This happens because the dopamine producing neuron in the substantia nigra gradually declines. The simplest way to picture it? Your body is a car, and dopamine is the oil. The car still runs with low oil, but everything feels rougher, slower and less responsive.
