Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?

Carrie,
You're welcome. We do a modified LiftMor exercise routine using our Tonal strength training machine. We aren't using the heavy weights suggested by the LiftMor research, though, we are doing three sets of ten repetitions.

I take many supplements (mostly vitamins and minerals but also alpha lipoic acid), take Raloxifene to reduce my breast cancer risk which has a modest bone benefit, do strength training 2-3x/week, walk briskly on a treadmill for half an hour most days, stand on the Marodyne for 10 minutes twice a day, don't take calcium supplements when I eat foods high in oxalates, eat 60 g of prunes per day, do balance exercises, and I give myself daily Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help to support bone health. Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient healing art similar to acupuncture using gentle touch instead of needles. I also consult with Dr. McCormick about my bone markers, DEXAs, etc. I may have forgotten some things but obviously vibration is just one component.

In one year, I improved my spine DEXA from -2.7 to -2.2 measured on the same DEXA machine.

I hope this helps!

Great! Thats a relief! Thanks! I called his office for an appt but the voicemail says he's retired 🙁

Also, I cant recall how long you've been using the Marodyne but your DEXA has only gone from 2.7-2.2 in a year? I wish my numbers were that low!!

What's LiftMor research?

@yogalisac Dr. McCormick closed his chiropractic business but still does bone consultations.

I've been using the Marodyne for about a year. I don't think it's the most important thing I'm doing, though, I think it's lower on the list. My husband also had significant improvement in one year, he went from severe osteoporosis to osteopenia in his spine.

Here's a link to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28975661/ You'll find many threads discussing this on this forum, search on Liftmor. Again, we aren't lifting the super heavy weights that were studied in the study.

Thank you. Now I'm conflicted....LOL! Good to know it works for some people though, seriously!! That experience was awesome!

Thank you very much for all the details! It does help. You are very busy with taking your health seriously! Way to go!!! Keep up the good work!!!

10 minutes EACH time you stand on it?

Carrie,
You're welcome on the details. Everyone is different, my highest recommendation is for people to consult with Dr. Keith McCormick to personalize their approach to bone health.

Yes, 10 minutes twice a day is the Marodyne recommendation. I play Worldle, Quordle, read books on Kindle - the time passes quickly plus I enjoy how it feels. I do it before breakfast and after lunch.

I think the problem is the very high price of Marodyne. LiV may or may not work for everyone but there are a few 500-1000 $ models out there that can be set to have the same specs as Marodyne. I personally am sceptical of their slick ads and didnt want to pay 3K to find out if true. Do some research . There is info on other wbv threads on this site. Good luck!

wow. Thank you so much!

And your husband did the same thing as you to improve? What were his osteoporosis numbers on the Dexa initially?

Also, do you have to bend your legs a bit when using the Marodyne? And do you hold onto handles or rest your hand on the wall for balance?'

My balance isn't too bad, but just wondering!