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

I too am osteoporotic and quit osteo drugs due to experiencing side effects from bisphosphonates. I also found another site where NASA states high-impact exercise such as jumping seemed to be a solution - am not sure how the astronauts perform effective jumps in weightlessness. Here's the info and the link:
https://www.space.com/astronaut-bone-loss-jumping-exercise-study
"Jumping provides short bouts of high-impact, dynamic loads that promote osteogenesis [bone growth]," the researchers wrote, while adding that "neither running, cycling, squats, nor heel raise volume were associated with bone recovery." Adding jumping exercise routines to astronauts' existing exercise regimens may prevent bone loss and actually reduce the amount of exercise time needed each day, the authors suggest."

I have 3.8 osteo on a 4 scale being the worst and was told no running, jumping, etc. Dr said if I just Sat down hard I could fracture my spine. I was so stressed at first, but I'm taking Fosamax unwillingly because of things I'd read. I have to start with the cheapest one and work up to some better drugs per Medicare rules. Has anyone had good results with Fosamax. I have to wait two years for another scan to see if it's working.

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation, hipgranny1956. There ought to be better options for us. The only other things I've been looking at are posts by a Dr. Doug Lucas on YouTube. He's supposedly a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He posts a lot on certain foods, vitamins and has some sort of free program you can sign up for (that no doubt likely leads to a not-free program) which I've not signed up for yet.
Here's a link to his YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dr+lucas+bone+health
If I hear of anything that could help in your situation, I'll definitely post it.
I wish you and all of us the best in living with this condition and hopefully overcoming it somehow.

@hipgranny1956 Not sure what you mean by 3.8 on a 4 scale, but a T-Score of 3.8 is sufficient to get a Medicare approval of an anabolic med for osteoporosis. It helps if you already have fractures but I managed to get Medicare approval with a similar T-Score and no fragility fractures, though it took some effort and a good insurance person at the doctors office working at that hard. I'm a guy and it's harder for males to get approval for that. Currently taking Evenity with no cost.

In my area, yes, it’s expensive! ($169-219/mo.). But they have other machines that are very helpful that adds greatly to the value IMHO — red light therapy, compression boots, PEMT, & biocharger (different locations have different machines.).

Boulder Colorado Osteostrong is $199/month. Bio charger and vibration plates. No PEMT or compression boots or Red Light Therapy ( I don't even know what PEMT is) but my first Dexa after 2 years of Osteostrong showed 7.2% bone increase in spine and 4.4% increase in femur without any drugs whatsoever.

I have mild osteoporosis left hip along with with a bulging disc at L4/5 several compression fractures in Thoracic spine and a 20 y/o break at L2. Also herniated discs C3/4, and C5/6.

I have had 3 sessions at Osteostrong and every time my low back flares up and the pain returns. Today I was feeling great and went to Osteostrong and now I’m in pain level 7/10 with sciatic pain.

My PT told me three days ago that he treats many people who go and then hurt their discs. I’m canceling the rest of my visits. This is just too painful.

BTW, I’ve been on Algaecal through them for 1.5 years and my bone density is improving and my bloodwork shows I’m not losing anymore bone!

Several people here report disc issues or that you need to be young, fit, etc. I agree! This isn’t for me.

I have! I have been going to Osteostrong for about 3 months and have noticed I am feeling much stronger. I need surgery but because my bones are so soft I can’t right now. So I’m taking their supplements, going every week and surpassing the markers. When I started I was very weak. I now have more energy and can accomplish more. I don’t know if it is legit, it needs more thorough research. I just know I feel better and will continue for a few more weeks, then reevaluate. It is expensive, however. Hope this helps.

no long term commitment but oesteostrong told me if i use their machines my bone would deteriorate again .. seems like a lot of money but provable with a try i think ….

But i’m wondering if it is safe for some one with severe oesteoporosis after having chemotherapy 7 years ago & being put on 6 monthly prolia injections which make my bones more brittle i think ??

any advice ?

I’m personally wary of their claims. I feel it’s very aggressive marketing without research to back it. They don’t always have qualified people watching over your form either, so it is possible you can get hurt. I don’t know what your T-score is, but if you do decide to try it, please make sure you breathe, tighten your core, and insist you have a qualified person paying attention to your form. You could consider hiring a personal trainer instead:)