Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?

I've adopted and maintained every natural approach possible, including the Marodyne vibration plate, since being diagnosed with osteoporosis three years ago. My DEXA scores have continued to deteriorate-from a -2.5 to -2.7 (hip) and to a -3.9 (spine) with a -4.6 in the L1 section. The technician who performed the first DEXA in 2021 said she couldn't get a reading on the spine because I have scoliosis in the lumbar region. (Which made no sense). I'm 69 years old. I followed guidance in Dr. McCormick's amazing book, as well as helpful tips from Margie Bissinger's annual bone "summits" and her podcast interviews with functional specialists. I have been taking all the recommended supplements, do weight bearing exercises, Zumba, and work with a physical therapist for the scoliosis. I was tested for underlying causes (like gluten issues) and none were positive. I think the contributing factors in my case are the scoliosis, which developed in my early teens, I was anorexic for four years in college, and hereditary factors from both Mom's and Dad's side of the family are likely playing a part. I started Tymlos injections three weeks ago. So far, so good. I really believed that the natural approaches would improve my bone density, and it appears many people have success with functional medicine exclusively, I'm just not onc of them. I'll continue everything I've been doing to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The good news is I haven't experienced a fracture.

Searched for reviews on the Marodyne LIV and found your post from last year. In your post, you wrote that you were about to have another DEXA (think it was your 2023 DEXA). If you don’t mind sharing did you see mores gains in your BMD (better t-scores)?

About 2 weeks ago I had another DEXA w/ TBS. I’m not taking any osteoporosis-meds (decided to stop in 2022) and my December 2024 DEXA showed significant improvements over my December 2022 scores. My total lumbar spine BMD improved by 5.6% and my total mean hip increased by 7.9%. Both increases are statistically significant. As I said I’m not on meds but I do go to the gym and try to work my back and hips muscles to stimulate bone growth—currently leg press 345 lbs (I’m 4’11” (no height loss) and weigh 108 lbs). I also take supplements (K1, K2, magnesium, boron, turmeric, magnesium, L lysine, D3, garlic oil and fish oil, and use BoneUp for my calcium supplement).

I’m trying to decide if I want to invest in the Marodyne LIV and I’d love to know if you are continuing to see improvements.

Thank you.

Cynthia - did you consult with Dr McCormick?

In summer 2023, at age 65, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in both femoral necks with T scores of -2.5 in each. T score for Lumbar spine was -1.6 (osteopenia). Trabecular bone score for lumbar spine was 1.251, fracture risk class: moderate. My PCP prescribed Fosamax but I only took it for 5 weeks due to GERD. That fall I purchased Marodyne after reading all the studies. It was expensive, but I decided to take the risk, because my PCP told me to see an endocrinologist when I had to stop Fosamax and mentioned Prolia injections. That sounded more risky and frightening due to the rebound effect. There was also an 11-month wait for an appointment with the endo and I felt I needed to do something. I haven't yet seen the endo because the doctor went out of town and they canceled my appointment. At that point, I decided not to reschedule until after my next bone scan (had to wait 2 years from first one). I've been using the LIV platform for 10 minutes twice/day since October 2023, and I just had my second bone scan in July (2025).

Before the scan, I told myself that if my bone density had not gotten any worse, I would consider it a success. Surprisingly, my scores improved, especially in the hip region. Right femoral neck went from -2.5 to -2.2, and left from -2.5 to -2.3. The lumber spine was less of an improvement--went from -1.6 to -1.5. The trabecular bone score went from 1.251 to 1.332, changing my fracture risk class from moderate to low.

During this period of using Marodyne, I was not on any medications except Fosamax once/week for the first 5 weeks after my diagnosis. I do not take calcium supplements because they constipate me. I already had a pretty healthy diet but started drinking more milk (skim) and trying to eat more protein, such as low fat cottage cheese and lean meats and fish (plus the occasional cheeseburger!) I also eat prunes. Other supplements I take are magnesium, vitamin D, fish oil, turmeric and a multivitamin. Nothing marketed specifically for bones or calcium. Before my diagnosis, I already walked about 2 miles most days but wasn't doing much else. I started lifting light weights 2-3 times/week and doing some of the exercises in Margaret Martin's book. She advises gradually increasing your weights, but whenever I did that I got injured, so I never made it past 8 lbs, and currently only using 6 lbs. I am fairly slender at 5'7" and 130 pounds, but not super fit or toned (plenty of belly fat although working on core exercises). All this to say, I think the Marodyne must have played a role since I'm no athlete. I do have an appointment with the endocrinologist in September so it will be interesting to see what she thinks. Since I now have osteopenia not osteoporosis, I don't think she will advise medication, but not sure. I am not totally against it, because I have friends with osteopenia who seem to break bones easily, and have read the rate of fracture is still high in that class. If it was possible to take something for a couple years and then stop and maintain with the Marodyne, that might be worth it. I am also trying to remember to do balance exercises and be more mindful when walking outdoors to not trip or slip.