Pain
Pain is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Studies show that over 60% of people with this condition feel pain. Of a list of severe manifestations, pain comes third after tremors and stiffness.
Studies also show that 40–90% of the physical pain linked with Parkinson’s disease is musculoskeletal, and people mostly describe the feeling as burning, cramping, or aching.
This pain can be managed by:
- taking over-the-counter or prescription medications
- trying massage, music therapy, tai chi, or other complementary therapies
- undergoing spinal cord stimulation
You must follow instructions given by your doctor to reduce pain.