Anyone had experience with OsteoStrong, who is not a franchisee?

Not true. I did it for years. It may reduce the loss but I could not reverse it. Practically you must jump, jog, hop. Think about a 70-75 years old doing it. OsteoStrong takes no more than 40seconds, 10 seconds at each machine.

Here is information from the National Osteoporosis Foundation about exercise and the OsteoStrong claims https://www.nof.org/patients/patient-support/faq

"It has long been known that high-intensity resistance exercise and impact increases osteogenic loading and facilitates bone mineral density acquisition. Several of the manuscripts and abstracts shared by OsteoStrong™ describe the effects of high-intensity resistance exercise using the BioDensity equipment on force production, leg muscle strength, HA1C diabetes marker and bone mineral density (BMD) outcomes in small uncontrolled studies of adults (sample sizes ranged from n=9 to n=21). The larger published studies they shared examined levels of impact loading on BMD outcomes in adolescents, assessed sex differences and learning effects in maximal force production and reported in an abstract that the underweight adults only were able to produce adequate force production for osteogenic loading. None of the studies were adequately powered randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of the OsteoStrong™ exercise program on BMD outcome, and none compared the effectiveness of the BioDensity program to a more generic, high-intensity resistance exercise program. The studies to date do provide preliminary data for this type of large effectiveness trails which are needed in order to change guidelines or make recommendations.

In summary, the scientific community has long known the benefits of high-intensity resistance and impact exercise on BMD. While the high-intensity BioDensity exercise program may be beneficial for increasing BMD in adults, the evidence presented does not demonstrate efficacy of the OsteoStrong™ program on BMD outcomes. Furthermore, we do not know how it compares to the benefits of the current BHOF recommendations for weight bearing and resistance exercise. Further research is warranted before the benefits of the OsteoStrong™ program can be determined."

Good for all of you who do your due diligence when researching claims made. Talk with your doctor, monitor your bone density and find the exercise program that is right for you.

OsteoStrong results were Amazing. The osteoporosis in my hip is now Osteopenia.
I am due for a dexa and hope to see this trend continue.

@migizii…this option is an impossibility for me (closest location 4 hrs. away), but I am glad it is working for you.

All you need to do is start strength training and get the required minerals and vitamins. Get on meds if needed. Also some lifestyle habits might need to be stopped such as smoking. Good luck!

@colleenyoung, Thanks for this great information, Colleen!

Very appreciative of your research and reply to us all. Information is the key to understanding the options that are available to us. No one is the same when it comes to facing the daunting discovery of having osteoporosis..and that sinking feeling of "Now what"?
I've been following the threads of 'Connect' for quite sometime now..and I feel that the general consensus is that we don't do well with the Western pharmaceuticals en mass.....so what are our alternatives?
While trying to do our best in eating and daily exercise routines...are at best, wishful thinking..as our bones have no ego here...they either get what they need to stay strong..or they grow weaker as we age....unless we can manage to change that equation..without becoming a star athlete, PT or soothsayers.
NASA faced the problem of their astronauts developing bone loss from the lack of gravity..and man was that fast for many in the programs. They developed a way of giving back bone density to their astronauts by using vibration techniques..which showed great promise as well as better BMD scores.
While strenuous exercise is required to even begin to rebuild bone mass...so are the right supplements, as well as the correct amounts of calcium..to even begin to stimulate the bones to wake up and start to deliver more 'mass'. I fear that the reality of making major life changes for the oh so many in our age group..to be nothing short of impossible....so, what else could we be doing? While there are
'natural' supplements out there..where to start with those..when 'profit' is always the goals of any company....believing in what one company promises might bring hope and a mental high in thinking "oh this will work for me'".there doesn't seem to be an overriding consensus that any of these will actually help..and in a timely manner..as we are mostly considered to be 'elderly'....even if we don't 'feel' that to be true.
I would like to have more information as to the effects of the vibration techniques that are out there and available to the public. Businesses like OsteoStrong are gaining in popularity because of the many modalities they offer, I would imagine....again, knowledge....The science behind vibration therapy is extensive and available online....as are the many products that offer some hope for so many. Learning the differences between the frequencies and vibrations...cause and effect is the responsibility of the user...but gee..if NASA was interested enough to solve this problem for their own..then hopefully we can bring that bit of knowledge into our own homes.
Full disclosure...I do have an "OsteoStrong" facility in my small town in Southern Oregon...I am scheduled for an initial walk through complimentary hour this coming Tuesday....my main goal here is to see what they are doing....resistance training..as opposed to free weights...and also interested in their vibration machines..and at what frequency they are using them at.
My DEXA scores are far worse than any of the ones I've seen on this thread...being a -4 lumbar and -3 hips....oy.....but....I am without pain when I walk and dance and move around. I am taking a product called "GrowBone" and have followed their protocol for months now and will get another scan in July. I considered myself an athlete..still do...my tennis racket, pickleball equip always in my car and ready to play! I had to have a hysterectomy when I was 25, I'm 77 now...and took meds at the time that also decreased my bone mass....So here I am today...seeking ways of ameliorating my condition without the awful side effects that big Pharma has to offer. I will continue my research...if any of you have any better ideas..please inform! Bless you all...you give me strength!

Thanks for sharing. And I would love your feedback regarding your experience at OsteoStrong. I am planning a visit there myself.

There are chiropractic offices that specialize in osteoporosis with similar equipment. I went to one in Asheville, NC $40 per month which included use of vibration machines. They also have the Echolight sonogram bone density and bone strength which is equal or better than a DEXA scan. Affordable and can be repeated anytime without risk. My Echolight scan matched my recent Dexa scan but also showed that my overall bone strength was strong.
It takes time to build bone so any program whether its exercise, nutrition, or pharmaceutical is a two year or longer process and requires commitment of time and money. It would be nice if vitamins and alternative treatments were covered by insurance.

Hi @shaunalosborne1 When you say 'safe way' does that mean there's some type of supervision/guidance with OsteoStrong? I'm still healing from fractured ribs. My doc wants me to have PT for Muscle, Posture, and Fall Prevention. My accident happened in early June 2021—I agree, work on those 3 areas, can't believe how much muscle tone I've lost! I have Osteoporosis of the spine and L hip. Of course the rib fractures are left side. I'm new here, trying to take things in from people who know more than myself. Is OS low impact ? I'd appreciate any info and kudos to you and your husband! Obviously you're living proof that this process works!