Anyone progress from osteoporosis to osteopenia?

I went from from Osteoporosis to Osteopenia in my spine (Dexa of -2.6 to -1.9) in 15 months. My right hip also went from -1.6 to normal at -.5 too (I have a left hip replacement so no score there). I made lots of lifestyle changes like weightlifting 3 times/week, yoga and Power Plate vibration machine 4-5 times/week; worked on nutrition and cut out gluten and dairy, added calcium foods like arugula, bok choy, collard greens and Gerolsteiner Mineral Water; follow Debi Robinson (did some testing, online course and got custom vitamins) and Margie Bissinger (Happy Bones online membership); working on stress and sleep. I am hopeful I can maintain this lifestyle and the results. I haven’t taken any medications yet, but I am trying to stay open to them should I need them in the future. I also did lots of testing to rule out secondary conditions.

I use the Lifepro 4D Rumblex vibration machine. It has a pulsation program that is approx 30 Hz. with, I think, amplitude of 1.5mm. currently $359 on Amazon.

Hi, how do you like it and how long have you had it? I was looking at that as well.

I like it. It was a reasonable price. It’s actually the RumblexPro4D. (I’m glad to have the chance to clarify that) You have to be sure it’s one with pulsation program. Level 15 seems to be the generally suggested 30 Hz. The other programs on the platform are too aggressive for me. It’s easier to get to it daily (10 mins once or twice a day) if the machine is in a central location in the home. I hold the hand connections so my arms get a work out at the same time so I can’t read or use the computer, but like to be around the household activity. It’s easy to talk while on the platform. I use it as a part of a rather serious exercise program that includes strengthening balance, flexibility and cardio exercises as well.

Nancy, congratulations… sounds like you really altered your life in such a positive way. I’m looking into all the things you do… was wondering about exercise- do you go to a gym, or do the online programs? I work full time and have a hard time discipline myself to make the time to exercise!! Thank you for sharing your progress… very inspirational!!

Thank you! I go to the gym several times a week. There are many things you can do at home too. Debi Robinson offers an online yoga class for osteoporosis on Thursdays (donations) at 11 am PT. Margie Bissinger’s programs has exercises and Margret Martin offer videos for sale. You can also go to U-Tube and search “yoga for osteoporosis” or “Osteoporosis exercises” and find lots of options. Margie also offers a free video on how to exercise correctly with osteoporosis (like doing hip hinges instead of rounding your back to pick things up). Good luck — there is so much info once you start looking for it. I believe Margie is doing another
osteoporosis summit this spring and the speakers are very good. It is a continual challenge to keep my exercises up with travel and holidays. Wishing you success!

Also, I am interested in the Onero Program which has had a lot of success in Australia with osteoporosis and starting to offer the program at different locations in the US. I have contacted them, but the location near me has not responded. I’ll try again.

This is so helpful!! I’m retiring the end of march and will have time to really invest in my health! It’s kinda hard when you commute 2 hours a day, and work 8 hours a day… thank you so much!

Your work life sounds pretty intense. You're going to benefit so much when you can dedicate some of this time to your health. Best of luck.

You are welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Margie Bissinger said today that her annual osteoporosis summit will be in January. It is really good and free, but you can also buy the recordings. You may want to add your name to her email list so that you see the invite to the summit. https://margiebissinger.com/