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

I opted for Osteostrong because of dental issues that have required a specialist. Although Endocrinology feel it is still fine to take medication for osteoporosis, some doctors recommended holding off. I have a history of work related back problems, but have done OK using three Osteostrong machines. I skip a fourth one that would put pressure on hiatal hernias. I always use their massage machine afterwards. I haven't yet had follow-up testing to measure the effectiveness, but have read that if it isn't helpful it can point to other underlying causes for ones osteoporosis.

I joined Osteostrong after my PA at my rheumatologist’s office suggested it. I have osteopenia I asked for alternative to taking meds. I mentioned it to PC md-both sited positive test results in DEXA results of their patients. So much so that my MD signed his mother up for a year. Both informed me that there was not scientific evidence backing Osteostrong claim of increased bone density or stabilized density.
I had a DEXA test 9 months after joining. I had overall increase in density. Upper body mostly stabilized with a minimal loss but I had hurt my shoulder so couldn’t put forth full effort for 4 of the 9 months. I will sign up for another year. I will say most of the staff, as another person stated, are not fully trained/knowledgeable
Become informed, read, be aware of body mechanics. Give them permission to cue you to be certain you do have proper posture. Write letters to regional management. It’s like any gym you go to-or OT/PT there are smart dedicated gems, find them;)

Aloha. I'm new here. I'd be willing to prepare an excel spread sheet for all if anyone wants to share info. Example: Scores and date, Rx and type and when began or no Rx, type of exercise such as weight training, Osteostrong (and date started), running/walking, etc., bone sups type and daily dose. My scores were bad post chemo and only got worse. No bone meds. Yes to supps. Then over two year period had improvement working one day a week lifting squatting and climbing ladder and walking 30+ minutes regularly. Then Covid came (less active) and next DEXA was worst it had ever been -4 in hip (Summer 2022). Nov 2022 began Osteostrong. DEXA later this month (2 years post last one and about 19 months post starting Osteostrong) so it will be interesting. Noting though I have not been walking as I did prior now being a caregiver added top plate which leaves me too exhausted and almost no time other than getting in two 1 hour brisk walks in per week. Thinking of cancelling Osteostrong or possibly eliminating the "leg press" and "luggage lift" depending on what DEXA shows. I've had increasing pain (pre-existing lower lumbar herniated discs) over time since starting Osteostrong and more so this year which now presents with nerve pain in legs. Each time I do really well on "leg press" and "luggage lift" I notice nerve pain is exacerbated. These days even when I pull back to only make it to "trigger" I still can't recover adequately from nerve pain.

@ehonolulu, you're smart to listen to your body. Pain is an indicator.

Are you still using/ going to Osteostrong? Has it continued to help you? I am looking into it but a little skeptical and do not want to hurt myself.

I am currently doing the Osteostrong 2 week trial. I know the information that weight bearing excercises help grow bone and I tried personal training for a year, which was very difficult and hard to maintain but good for my muscles and general health. I stopped as it was too expensive and time consumimg. I am now trying the Osteostrong machine program which they say target specifically the bone. It does take muscle strength though to put the force onto the machine, but I find it actually much easier than personal training, so I find it hard to fathom how this is better than personal training , and it is troubling me, like another commenter, wondering whether I will ever reach the target force they require for triggering bone growth, with the simple 15 minutes a week of this same machine excercise which definitely cannot increase much muscle growth like personal training did to help me have more force on the machines. The trainer there says my bone strength improves and that is where the strength will come from. Its alot of money so I am very skeptical of this, without more proof that it works, and I can't find the proof because I read that their studies they refer you to are really not supported anywhere else when I research on the internet, besides saying their samples are too small or other deficiencies.

For me going to the GYM 3x week works well for me, for good health, strength and hopefully good to reduce osteoporosis. If you are on medicare and a gym is closeby you can register and go free of charge. I know it is hard to find the best solutions for our health. Good Luck.

They are not approved by the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

I have been going to Osteostrong for about 5 months and have definitely felt stronger. I have been able to meet or exceed their targets for each machine. I had a Reclas(spelling?)infusion in April and have been taking the osteocal supplements. My latest Dexa showed bone growth in my lumbar and hip!!
I can now have badly needed surgery. Praise God!

looks like I'm a couple years late commenting , but I just started Osteo Strong about 6 weeks ago .
Its very pricey ! $227.00 I'm giving it until January when I'm due for my bone density , if that hasn't improved then I'm going to stop going.