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Spine Doctor and hip doctors opinion .. scared to start taking them

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 25 2:32pm | Replies (58)
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Thank you for this article. It is a good summary of what is needed. I can confirm that an exercise program can stop or slow osteoporosis. Every one of my dexa scans for the last 8 years got worse and worse. In 2023 I started a strength and jumping program I pieced together from various sources, e.g. Margret Martin @ Melio Guide. After two years of consistently lifting, jumping, increased protein and eating prunes my last dexa scan plateaued. It didn't get better but it didn't get worse. As Margret Martin says "Maintaining is gaining".

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singingbones | @singingbones | Sep 19 7:18pm

So encouraging to hear, Elizabeth. I, too, benefit from Margret Martin's resources. I've been piecing together several online resources to establish my own routines to do at home. I have an gym close by, but there is little knowledge of what's beneficial for those w/OP. A Physical Therapist worked w/me 4-times to show me the Liftmor protocol exercises, but finding a way to continue those is tricky. They would not be safe to do at home or a gym without someone to 'spot' form, etc.

Thanks again for your report. I need to add more protein, too!

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