Parkinson’s Disease (World Parkinson’s Day)

Parkinson’s disease involves a depletion of dopamine-containing neurons in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia in the brain. The classical features of Parkinson’s disease include resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness) and postural instability. This cluster of symptoms is referred to as Parkinsonism syndrome, which can be caused by other neurodegenerative disorders, cerebrovascular disease and certain drugs. The fourth characteristic is pain. That’s where massage therapy can help manage the condition.