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Exercise
We know most about two types of exercise that build and maintain bone density. These are weight-bearing and resistance/strengthening exercises. Examples of weight-bearing exercises are walking, jogging, stair climbing and team sports. Examples of resistance or strengthening exercises are those that use free weights, resistance machines and exercise bands. Note: If you have bone loss or osteoporosis or if you are frail, always check with your healthcare provider first before starting a new exercise program.
Jumping Up and Down
- By karen698 · New reply 11:54 am
- 1 reply
- Last nignt I read an article from another web site. The name of the article was "The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones, by Gretchen Reynolds. Basically, the article said that the best exercise is to simply ...
Tai Chi
- By sdivas · New reply 11:44 am
- 4 replies
- Does anyone do tai chi ...
Trog Says "Lifting Weights is Good"
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply November 17, 2009
- 15 replies
- This article is from our November support group newsletter. Enjoy!!! Strength Training... The Next "Fountain of Youth" Lifting weights has always been seen as a "burly man" activity or something that ...
If not walking, what's left ?
- By danzhart · New reply November 17, 2009
- 5 replies
- i have heard that using treadmills instead of outdoor walking won't give you the proper exercise for your osteoporosis. I have balance issues and won't take the chance of falling... so what is left for ...
Rebounder/Weighted Vest/Elliptical-NEWLY DIAGNOSED
- By Suz4az · New reply November 17, 2009
- 22 replies
- Hi everyone, I am not quite 44 yet, but diagnosed with Osteoporosis recently and I want to start NOW doing what I need to. I am not going to take RECLAST or FOSAMAX yet. I am going to try a more natural ...
Sit-ups are a HUGE no-no for low bone density
- By karenatheklineback · New reply November 16, 2009
- 67 replies
- HI, Everyone, Sit-ups (this includes crunches!) should NOT be done if you have low bone density or low back pain. Here's why: Imagine your spine is like a wicker chair. A spine of normal bone density ...
Bullworker
- By Marlys · New reply November 16, 2009
- 3 replies
- My husband has a bullworker home gym; I wonder if I could use this for exercises everytime I post the link I lose the site so i really cannot post the link Does anyone else know what this is ? Would it ...
weight vests and other ways of adding weight to exercise
- By soprano · New reply November 16, 2009
- 32 replies
- Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with osteopenia (and with one particularly poor spot in my hip). I am looking into ways of building bone without using any drugs. So exercise and nutrition only. Weight ...
Please Stay Away From Inversion Machines
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply November 12, 2009
- 14 replies
- Hi All: Inversion machines have been around for a long time. In theory they are supposed to take pressure of the vertebral discs allowing them to re-hydrate and help your back feel better. Inversion machines ...
Back Extensor Strengthening
- By SaraMeeks · New reply November 10, 2009
- 36 replies
- I thought that this group might be interested to know that more and more research is showing the importance of strengthening the back extensor muscles to minimize the risk of compression fractures in ...
Hip Hinge & Flatback - Fitness Professionals Please Describe
- By sdivas · New reply November 5, 2009
- 24 replies
- Community members often question what is forward flexion and are not aware or understand hip hinge and/or flatback. I think it would be helpful having a description on the community. Thank you. Sandi ...
Answer to How Much Weight By Bluesky...
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply November 4, 2009
- 5 replies
- There were so many posts to your discussion I needed to answer your question this way... Before a reasonable answer can be given, the first two questions that need to be answered are What is your conditioning ...
Weight lifting-How many sets?/ How much weight?
- By bluesky · New reply November 3, 2009
- 13 replies
- After my diagnosis with osteoporosis. I started weight lifting. I was not very strong when I started but have been working on it and advancing slowly--to be careful. I have two questions: How many sets ...
BKS Iyengar Yoga
- By LouiseW · New reply November 1, 2009
- 15 replies
- Most physicians as well as alternative medicine providers have not recommended yoga as a form of treatment for Osteoporosis. However, I have found BKS Iyengar Medical Yoga to be outstanding. It is doing ...
Question for the PT's and anyone with experience in weighted vests
- By windblown · New reply October 30, 2009
- 50 replies
- I know quite a few people who are adding weighted vests to their osteo walking exercises, and wondered if you recommend these. Because I've had spinal fx's and continue to have a lot of spinal probs/pain ...
Johns Hopkins 6 Core Exercises Not Advised
- By MotherGoose · New reply October 27, 2009
- 44 replies
- It has come to my attention that these exercises, advised to "build bone strength" are -- in general -- and some specifically -- NOT SAFE for those with bone loss. It is very disappointing that an institution ...
Weight machines and exercise ball for spine and hip
- By blondie50 · New reply October 26, 2009
- 1 reply
- How do the experts view the back extension machine for increasing bone density in the the lower spine and the leg press machine for the hips? Regarding the exercise ball: if one sits on the exercise ball ...
High-impact exercise may be best bone-builder
- By wellnessworks4u · New reply October 23, 2009
- 27 replies
- This is great information for all to know. Be Well, wellnessworks4u@gmail.com High-impact exercise may be best bone-builder Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:54pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who want to keep ...
Regimen that is working for me
- By argie · New reply October 22, 2009
- 40 replies
- I am a 55 year old post menopausal yoga teacher. A year ago my bone density test showed -3.0 in the spine and -2.2 in the hip. It is now -2.3 in the spine and -2.0 in the hip. The improvement is due to ...
Has anyone substantially improved their DEXA score with diet and weights?
- By LindaSS · New reply October 22, 2009
- 5 replies
- Hi, this is my first post. I'm just turning 60 and have almost -3 score for my hips. I'm an agressive skiier and took several hard falls on my hips last year as well as hitting an oil slick and fell from ...
