Anyone had experience with OsteoStrong, who is not a franchisee?

Posted by tikigod18 @tikigod18, Jan 29, 2019

Has anyone had experience with OsteoStrong? It suggests you will get a large increase in bone density while using their facility 10 minutes per WEEK. Somewhat pricey at $99 and up per month, but am curious if anyone who is NOT a franchisee, has experienced this program?

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zhaner | @zhaner | Apr 21, 2024

In reply to @dmiles0507 "How long have you been with UHC insurance may I ask you?" + (show)

Many years — I am retired and on a UHC Advantage plan.

laurenann | @laurenann | Apr 21, 2024

I have been going to Osteostrong for a little over six months. I am relatively young, 65, somewhat athletic, have been diagnosed with osteopenia. I also have osteoarthritis but it's 100% controlled (no pain/symptoms) by not eating sugar or starchy foods. I have learned to pay attention to correlations between what I eat and pain. I have a hunch my diet helps my joint & bone health by keeping inflammation super low. I do have unresolved occasional sharp pain at the top of my right hip which is the same general region as the worst measured osteopenia in my body.

I had a DXA scan three years ago and had one recently. My DXA scores in my spine improved 4.7%. Since I have only been doing Osteostrong for 6 months, it is likely the majority of my improvements on my DXA scan were because I have been on a hormone patch (estrogen & progesterone since I still have a uterus). Hard to tell under the circumstances how much gain is attributable to Osteostrong. All measures except the right neck femur (hip area) were improved significantly, around 1.5% except that spine score which was really big as I mentioned, 4.7%. During that time I was also going to a gym and lifting heavy weight, so that in combination with the estrogen might have helped me build bone. My endocrinologist thinks the estrogen patch made the difference. Of course being a conservative sort he might be reluctant to give Osteostrong any credit.

Once I have another DXA scan in a year or so I will report back.

lynn59 | @lynn59 | Apr 22, 2024

Do you mind if I ask how long ago you went into menopause? I’m your age but I am hesitant to try the estrogen patch because I’m 17 years post menopause and have family heart issues. My really want to to try though but it’s difficult getting a prescription

lilyrock8 | @lilyrock8 | Apr 23, 2024

In reply to @bunky44 "Morning bruceandruth~ Good to know there is interest in our experiences in dealing with our 'bone'..." + (show)

@bunky44

Morning bruceandruth~
Good to know there is interest in our experiences in dealing with our 'bone' problems on this post.
It's a real win win for all of us.
Since my DEXA shows that I'm in severe osteoporosis, there are certain exercises and stresses I should not be doing. I do enough on my own to cause damage..as I am always reaching and pulling and dancing...while also trying to be wiser.
I really could have seriously damaged myself with the extreme resistance applied with the machines at OsteoStrong. I didn't, but could have. I would suggest that anyone that is in the 'severe' category should think twice about exerting this much pressure on our already weakened bones. I managed to 'press' over 545lbs! I would never be able to do that on my own..so this was a lot to put on my bones....so think twice about what you are doing to regain bone density that isn't as extreme.
I do like the data behind the vibration plate therapy..and enjoy using mine. Again...take it easy...this is not a toy.
I was taking Grow Bone for about 6 months...and then had some disparate symptoms..like a bit of vertigo and wierd toe numbness. I checked out all the other supplements I was taking..using my pendulum..and it told me that GB was not for me. The Strontium part of this product seemed fine for me..but not the calcium part. I switched back to Bone-Up and then saw that a famous oncologist and one that saved my husbands life when he had stage 4 prostate cancer, was also behind, as well as putting his name on a bone building product that Life Extension is selling. I will get that product soon. His name is Dr. Stephan Strum...you can google him.
While it is 10 caps a day..that doesn't bother me..but I do see that many are not wanting to take so many caps a day. I trust this mans opinion as well as his dedication to assist others.
We didn't get weak bones over night..and it will take a lot to turn our 'ships' around...so don't give up what makes sense to you...keep searching for more information and do what feels right for you. Stressing over what we have isn't helpful...looking for peace of mind in our battle is as important as any medication or supplement or exercise routine we could do for ourselves. I wish you all the very best. Keep moving!

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Hi, I'm new on this forum. I'm contemplating Osteostrong. I'm 72, athletic, and tried drugs and they don't agree with me. I exercise a lot but my scores are flat to slowly declining. Osteostrong is super expensive in my town and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Did it help you? Thanks for sharing your story and for guidance you may want to give me. All my best!

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 23, 2024

In reply to @lilyrock8 "Hi, I'm new on this forum. I'm contemplating Osteostrong. I'm 72, athletic, and tried drugs and..." + (show)

Hello, and welcome to Mayo Connect. If you look to the top of this discussion, you can see it had been going on for some time, with lots of questions, answers and concerns addressed. Have you read through it? Some people have had good experiences, others have not been so fortunate.

When you see a post about someone using Osteostrong, if you hit "Reply" you can ask anything you would like of them. They will get a notification that someone has contacted them. For example @laurenn reports her experience just above.

One recurring theme in the discussion has been that Osteostrong is a franchise, and not all are equal. Most places are not run by medical or PT professionals, some places seem more interested in "signing you up" than in tailoring a safe program just for you.

Good luck on this journey, you can learn a lot on Connect about which treatments are based in science and which are more marketing.
Sue

bunky44 | @bunky44 | Apr 23, 2024

In reply to @lilyrock8 "Hi, I'm new on this forum. I'm contemplating Osteostrong. I'm 72, athletic, and tried drugs and..." + (show)

Morning lilyrock8~
Thank you for your inquiry into OsteoStrong. I can understand wanting to have a definite way of regaining bone strength and integrety...but, I don't agree with the way Osteostrong goes about this.
I feel it's very harmful to be 'all of a sudden' lifting 5x your weight..even for a sec. or two. Damage can be done quite fast....I feel that I fractured my vertebre more with the one treatment I did have with this company.

I do use Bone-up and stronthiem..and have improved my severe osteoporosis by 9.8% in my lumbar spine from 2022 to now, 2024. Have stayed the same in my hips...but, my mid back has stabelized...where I had 3 compression fractures..T-8,9,10. I use a hot pack on my back most afternoons and evenings and that takes any pain away from my entire back as I move it up and down...feels so wonderful!!! I don't have to take pain meds any longer. I'll be 80 this year and feel better and better.
Since there are no instent cures for our aging bones..keeping up with it all is a constent, for sure...I exercise daily...finally got a treadmill so I can walk a mile or so each day along with whatever else I do. I take a lot of supplimtnts and my recent lab scores reflect my good health! Keep up the fight! Slow and steady wins the race! Best to you....

babs10 | @babs10 | Apr 23, 2024

Just do your research before you join despite the positive comments in this thread.

lilyrock8 | @lilyrock8 | Apr 23, 2024

In reply to @bunky44 "Morning lilyrock8~ Thank you for your inquiry into OsteoStrong. I can understand wanting to have a..." + (show)

Thank you so much for taking your time to reply, and for your kind words. Best to you as well.

laurenann | @laurenann | Apr 23, 2024

In reply to @laurenann "I have been going to Osteostrong for a little over six months. I am relatively young,..." + (show)

FYI I have been on a low-inflammation diet for the entire three years, including low to no sugar, no starchy foods, no gluten, no dairy. No sugar for the past 5 months or so.

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and she called my results "extremely rare." Reflecting on this, I believe my diet had a lot to do with my progress.