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Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia), and in extreme c...

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Does anyone have persistent lower back pain as a result of PD and walking. It seems ever since I started using a cane, aka. walking poles, I keep re-injuring my back and cannot find any answers or even recommendations from my primary or PD docs, physical therapist or massage therapist. Yes, I realize the obvious...lose the poles. That is not a possibility unless I can find a suitable alternative.

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Don.
Posted on 10/30/09, 01:10 pm
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