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Have you heard of this new device called Osteoboost?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 18 hours ago | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
@sc18 Dr. Doug Lucas has reviewed and revised some of his views on Osteoboost device. Below is a link from July 2025. My take from watching it some time ago was that if someone was otherwise unable to do other forms of bone-building exercises, then research does suggest that this thing can slow, but not reverse, bone loss.
Maintaining consistency is the hardest part of exercising for me. Wearing this thing for a while every day while doing other things sounds pretty easy to maintain. However, you need a prescription to get it, and it is quite expensive.
Bottom line for me is that exercise like doing 40 heel-drops a day is more effective. My take was that if a person is to frail or otherwise cannot do heel drops or LIFTMOR type exercises etc. then osteoboost might be a piece of their osteoporosis response. Be sure to watch the video as it was a long time ago that I did and you may get a different understanding from it.
NEW Osteoboost Review: Can This Device STOP Bone Loss? [Orthopedic Surgeon Explains]
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@kfhoz I just listened to a webinar on this (Lani Simpson) and it was not recommended for bone loss. Lani said there can be a danger of retinal detachment, dizziness and release of inner ear crystals which can make you dizzy. It has not been shown to build significant new bone or replace osteoporosis medications when those are needed. It appears to be "safe" and easy to use, but the evidence is still limited, and longer-term studies are needed. For people who are osteopenic and not ready for medication or who want an additional non-drug approach, it could be an add on when combined with strength training, adequate protein, calcium, vitamin D, and other bone-healthy habits. It costs about $1000. Hope that helps.