Suggestions for an adjustable weighted vest for bone strengthening?

I purchased a Hyperwear Pro weighted vest in 2012. I decided on this vest because of Margaret Martin's review.
https://melioguide.com/products/hyperwear-weighted-vest/
However, I stopped wearing the vest because I began to read conflicting information about using a weighted vest.
One of the concerns was that the vest can cause a forward flexion of the back which isn't good for osteoporosis. Recently, I had an appointment with a Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist and he said I could wear one. His answer surprised me because of my severe osteoporosis. My L1 & L2 T-scores are both -4.5. I am going to look into this further and maybe start with very low weights again.

I want to know if wearing a weighted vest for walking can help improve bone density. What are the pros and cons. Has anyone had success with this?

I want to know if wearing a weighted vest for walking can help improve bone density. What are the pros and cons. Has anyone had success with this?

I was -1.8 in my spine and wore a 10 lb weighted vest for a year and took another DEXA and was -.2 but I also improved my diet, exercised and took supplements because I didn’t want to take medicine for osteoporosis/osteopenia. I overworked my muscles and injured myself which caused tingling in my hands and feet. I had a pinched nerve somewhere along my neck and have not worn the vest because it weighs the shoulders down and puts pressure on the nerve. After my injury heals I plan to wear the vest again. I wore it for about an hour while walking my dog.

Thank for your experience. I have a question...so have you wondered if the vest caused the pinch nerve? I am concerned about that very problem...I don't want to cause a compression fracture from a weighted vest...If you have knowledge of your pinched nerve being caused by something other than the vest?

I have a question that I have not seen or heard anyone speaking about. I weigh only 105 pounds and want to begin a good walking program (3-4 MPH) and was wondering 2 things. Does the terrain, or walking surface affect bone growth? For instance, does walking on pavement or concrete versus a hard packed dirt walking trail such as a rails-to-trail surface affect bone growth? In my imagination I would think that the harder the surface the better it is for bone growth....but I'm no expert. Also..along that area...do shoes make a difference? There are SO many choices in fitness shoes...from ultra padded to minimalist zero gravity shoes. Again, I am wondering if the minimalist shoes (with little to no padding) help to build bone as the heel hits the ground surface harder....I want to maximize my efforts to build bone. I too have had success with natural products (Garden of Life Vitamin Code Grow Bone System) to have better bones in the past. I do not want to take medicine for bone growth. I sadly stopped taking the supplements a few years ago but now I have begun again and hoping to increase my bone density again. If anyone has any knowledge of these questions regarding walking surface and choice of footwear I would truly appreciate your findings. Thank you!

I’ve had nerve issues before so I don’t t think it was the weighted vest that was the cause. PT had me so exercises that aggravated my nerves more. I would start in even ground to get used to the added weight before trying rugged terrain.

I want to know if wearing a weighted vest for walking can help improve bone density. What are the pros and cons. Has anyone had success with this?

I am also looking to start walking with a weighted vest and looking for recommendations from those who have used them to reverse/slow osteoporosis. thanks in advance