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I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
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I absolutely refuse to use resistance bands on the lower half of my body (ankles, calves, thighs) after I developed sciatica in my hip using them. Last year, I was in PT for a frozen left hip and after working with the bands with my therapist, I developed sciatica on my right hip. Let's just say I'm not a fan of PT and especially after what happened to me this year. This year (in early January) I fractured my L3. I began PT in late March. Everything was going reasonably well until my therapist had me do balancing exercises. Sounds reasonable, right? Unfortunately during one of the exercises I damaged the ligament on my left ankle causing significant swelling and pain. I went to PT to strengthen my back muscles after I fractured and I ended up with a damaged ankle. Go figure. To say I was NOT happy would be a gross understatement. It took two months to heal completely where I had no pain. I was especially upset because it curtailed the only exercise that I enjoy which is walking. I know for some people physical therapy works wonders. But for me, I've gotten hurt twice now so I'm extremely wary of PT in general. I believe that the vast majority of physical therapists don't understand the limitations of frail people with osteoporosis, even when they say they do.
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I'm with you 100% on PT!! The only two times I went I felt far worse coming out than going in. One time, I told the PT how bad my back was. I don't think he actually believed me. I could hardly get up on the table and after he did a few things to me, I was hardly able to walk out on my own. I was in pain for months after that, far worse than the pain I went in with. This happened to me many years ago too. My husband also had a bad experience where he felt far worse after than going in. And these were in the days before he had osteoporosis and just had some lower back issue. So I am very leery. I have one I consult with online but have never gone in to see him. He's absolutely great for reviewing and going over x-rays etc so I better understand what's going on. Two exercises he gave me hurt me so I stopped. You're right that for some people, they are fantastic. I don't know why my husband and I have both had awful experiences with them physically working with us. I've been to chiropractors and acupuncture. I've never had issues with them.
I'm sorry for what you went through with your ankle. I know what you mean about not being able to walk. I fell on my knee about a year ago and did a number on it and couldn't go on walks for a couple months which was just awful! It's my favorite form of exercise. I'm going to try swimming soon. I'm encouraging my husband to join me. Not swimming. Just doing movements in the pool. Gentle movements for him.
I to fractured twice using PT on land.
Now, I have physical therapy in the swimming pool.
It’s wonderful. The water holds you up and protects you.
It’s making a difference in the world for me.
I recommend it for you.
Someone on this thread suggests you get some pool therapy. I second the motion! You will be able to gain strength, balance, and flexibility without the weight of gravity. You can also “hang” in the water, which decompresses your spine. Pool therapy has helped to heal my spinal fractures and to strengthen my core and my stamina. One piece of advice: Never tire of explaining your condition to your therapists. I have several different ones, and although they have my chart in front of them, I still remind them that I have osteoporosis and that I’ve had compression fractures.
I hope you find PT that works for you! 🙏
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@doreenc my PT does massage only! I am grateful she is too nervous to do anything else.