John Beck, M.D., orthopedic surgeon in Anaheim, CA described the importance of posture. He explained that the brain receives 40% of its information about posture from the soles of the feet, 40% from the position of the mandible, and 20% from the spine. “The brain is sensitive to the neuroposture being off by as little as one millimeter from the line of gravity.” “If the posture of the mandible is off, the brain is constantly flooded with information and uses a lot of its available energy dealing with the information.” He then explained in detail how the brain of a patient with PD becomes unable to cope with this flood of information, and unable to control the muscles of the body. “Posture is a reflex. It is automatic. The individual cannot control it. Mother may say stand up straight. However as soon as the person engages in acts of daily living, posture is beyond the control of the person.” He further added, “The brain activates survival mechanisms thinking the body is ready to fall over. The brain’s stress depletes dopamine and other hormones known to be associated with Parkinson’s disease.”

Jerome Lisk, M.D., Board Certified Neurologist
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