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STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis

Posted by isabelle7 @isabelle7, Jul 7 8:35pm

I am starting this thread hoping people will post things they've done that they have regretted, for one reason or another, when suffering from osteoporosis.

I'm going to start the conversation with a list of things we've learned already, and we are newbies!

1. Lift objects heavier than recommended by your physician (for my husband, that means nothing heavier than 5 pounds right now, with 3 fractures).

2. Don't bend at the waist! He got a fracture bending to empty the dishwasher.

3. Be cautious when driving - avoid rough roads, bumps, and go very slow over speed bumps.

4. We had planned to go on a boating tour (on a commercial fishing boat) on the ocean. After seeing a boat rocking and bouncing over choppy water we decided not to go.

5. Do not slouch when sitting in a chair or couch. If you're going to rest for any period of time on a couch elevate your legs (per our physical therapist).

6. Do not try any exercises until you have cleared it with your doctor, especially before your doctor confirms your fracture is stable.)

Please add to the discussion. I think this could be useful to people, especially people new to this.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | 6 days ago

@isabelle7 thank you for this. I'm curious on where you read about just lifting 5 pounds of weight. I have been reading about Onero and other programs that when you have osteopososis you should be able to lift much more than that. Some doctors advise to start using weights and increasing the weight after you reach 15 reps with ease, Help! I'm confused. I'm hearing so many conflicting thoughts on weight training.

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windyshores | @windyshores | 6 days ago
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@yogagirl57

@isabelle7 thank you for this. I'm curious on where you read about just lifting 5 pounds of weight. I have been reading about Onero and other programs that when you have osteopososis you should be able to lift much more than that. Some doctors advise to start using weights and increasing the weight after you reach 15 reps with ease, Help! I'm confused. I'm hearing so many conflicting thoughts on weight training.

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@yogagirl osteoporosis is really a spectrum, not a line. Some on here really need to avoid lifting much at all and others may be able to lift a helpful amount without problems. I have fractures and can't lift much at all. So for me any discussion of lifting feels dangerous! Clearly there are women with mild osteoporosis who are still benefiting from lifting weights. They may even still be ice-skating or riding a horse! I walk 🙂

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yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | 4 days ago
In reply to @windyshores "@yogagirl osteoporosis is really a spectrum, not a line. Some on here really need to avoid..." + (show)
@windyshores

@yogagirl osteoporosis is really a spectrum, not a line. Some on here really need to avoid lifting much at all and others may be able to lift a helpful amount without problems. I have fractures and can't lift much at all. So for me any discussion of lifting feels dangerous! Clearly there are women with mild osteoporosis who are still benefiting from lifting weights. They may even still be ice-skating or riding a horse! I walk 🙂

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@windyshores Yes. Everyone has their own individual situation. Agree!

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marybasaldella | @tinamaria1 | 3 days ago

after my bone density test last year, I got that diagnosis..5 pounds is way too light for me..I am 5'6" about 135 lbs, but I have been a gym rat, athlete runner, all my life, so I lift, yoga, etc. run 3/4 times a week about 15 minutes max, and I use a 15 pound kettleball, for my back, shoulders, abs, arms, exercises...I've heard you should feel resistance, it should not be easy, but also if your arms are quivering, etc..listen to your body, and decrease weight..you have to find that happy place...a personal trainer could help you..I had that meeting years ago

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