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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (93)
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@daisy17 I have arthritis of the facet joints osteoporosis that’s why I’m a big fall risk. This has been going on for 8 years. No one can diagnose me. I’ve been to so many doctors as a sad situation I gave up driving and I’m only 64. The arthritis of the joints are rubbing bone on bone it is getting worse and worse every day. Do I up on my pain pills? I don’t wanna be addicted. I need advice. and I’ve had every nerve ablation and shot that is out there. I hope that helps a little thank you
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@chrisco I understand that there are targeted back strengthening exercises designed to improve facet joint arthritis, which may help the pain. Have you tried this?
There is a British physio on Utube, Will Harlow, and he concentrates on older adults....nothing too difficult, but very effective. I have used his protocols for other painful joint issues and have been extremely happy.
His focus is on strengthening the muscles associated with a particular joint....so for example, knee pain needs to strengthen the quads, the glutes, and the calf muscles. This allows the knee to operate with less cartilage, the absence of which is what is often called 'bone on bone' and eases pain.