01/29/2026
Tremors are common — but not all tremors are Parkinson’s.
At Align, we diagnose and treat Parkinson’s disease, and we know how to differentiate Parkinson’s tremor from essential tremor using established neurologic protocols.
🧠 Why that matters
Essential tremor and Parkinson’s can look similar — but they are very different conditions with different causes, treatments, and timelines. Getting the diagnosis right changes everything.
✨ Parkinson’s tremor often:
• Occurs at rest
• Affects one side first
• Improves with movement
✨ Essential tremor often:
• Happens with action or posture
• Affects both sides
• Often runs in families
• May improve with alcohol
🧠 Common symptoms of Parkinson’s include:
• Resting tremor
• Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
• Muscle stiffness or rigidity
• Balance or gait changes
• Shuffling steps or reduced arm swing
• Smaller handwriting
• Soft or slowed speech
• Changes in facial expression
• Fatigue, sleep, or mood changes
⏳ The problem with traditional neurology
In many areas, the wait to see a neurologist is 6–8 months — even when symptoms are progressing.
✨ At Align, you can be seen as soon as next week.
🩺 We offer:
• Comprehensive neurologic evaluations
• Evidence-based diagnostic protocols
• Clear differentiation of tremor disorders
• Individualized treatment plans
• Ongoing, proactive care — not “wait and see”
If you or a loved one are noticing tremor, stiffness, or movement changes, earlier care matters — and you don’t have to wait months to get answers.
📍Align Neurology and Wellness
4521 Brambleton Ave STE 205,
Roanoke, VA 24018
📞 (540) 315-4766
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