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I was wondering about this too because my spine is -4.1, so my doctor send me to the UBC Sports Medicine Clinic to see a specialist about exercise. I currently do light weights, resistance training (mostly planks and push-ups), and lots of walking. I was hoping to get back to jogging. He said no jogging until I'm at least -2.5 and keep up with what I'm doing. He also said the best thing I could do right now it hopping off a step, 15 times on each side, then 15 times landing on both feet. He said it will benefit my entire body. He also recommended doing the Mayo Clinic osteoporosis exercises.

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@hdeff That's interesting, but it would seem that jumping off steps would be as jarring to your spine as jogging. My spine is also -4.1. I do walking and some exercises I found on the Facebook page, "Brick House Bones" by Dr Lisa Moore, a PT specializing in osteoporosis. I'm 76 and not taking any meds, but do take a lot of vitamins and supplements.