@pamelacuming Not the author responding but i too had tried a bone drug and got off it because of the side effects. I started weight lifting and in a year and a half got out of osteoporosis and into osteopenia! My doctor was very impressed and said it was a direct result of the weights. I found the back exercise that worked most for me was the one where you lean over a padded stand and raise your back up from leaning over it. I added a 25 lb weight I cradle to my chest as I do back raises. This has strengthened my back so much and improved the density. I also lift pretty heavy kettle bells in a dead lift from floor twist and also do swings with them. for hips I find the leg press to be very effective as you press pretty hard from the hips as you press the plate away from your body. I am convinced weight lifting plus supplements changed my situation.