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@bunky44

Good morning to you all~
I have to say..most impressed with all the research and thought you are putting into seeking out ways of 'fighting' our biggest foe...Osteoporosis and its effect on our lives. For the many of us who have declined the pharmaceutical route..we're always looking for a good outcome without the ill effects of medications. Since my DXA scores are in the terrible minus numbers...and not willing to do the many meds out there...I'm always looking for a better way to fight this battle. I did go to OsteoStrong and enjoyed their workout and WBV. I can see the efficacy in their thinking..but felt it was too much for me in the state that I'm presently in. I did order a Life-pro waver vibration plate...199.00 from Amazon..it's coming today! I'm hoping to not only feel the results from this type of treatment..as well as all the other aspects that this type of therapy has to offer. I'm also doing GrowBone and doing all the good things..nutrition, collagen, vitamins, walking..etc. I've been in more hip and back pain then usual lately.
If I were taking the meds for this..I would have to wonder if the pain was being caused by the medication...which would only add to my stressing over a break. I'm not looking for miracle cures here..just an improvement in my all over feeling of well being. Since we've become our own researchers and seekers of a better tomorrow...I wish us all well! I'll keep you posted regarding my workouts and how I'm feeling so that you can judge for yourselves what modality might be best for your health and peace of mind, as well. Best to you all!

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Hi @bunky44 the studies that put women on the whole body vibration machines generally had the participants on the machines twice a day for two 15 minute sessions for a year before mrasuring the results.

I also have pretty bad negative numbers in the spine. My hope was to avoid meds, also. However, recently had a consult with a Mayo specialist who stated the data shows taking the osteoporosis meds reduce fractures by 50%. I thought that was a pretty good outcome, but still am not sure if I want to take the medication. I wonder if anyone out there has experienced improvement in their T or Z scores by diet and exercise modifications?