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Exercise to strengthen bones (for osteoporosis)

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 2, 2023 | Replies (205)
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I just found information about a study and a series of yoga exercises to reverse osteoporosis. There's a video on YouTube by Dr. Fishman, "12 Poses vs Osteoporosis." The video can also be accessed at http://www.sciatica.org as well as information about the study. The video shows the traditional poses and the ones modified for osteoporosis and osteopenia. I went through them this morning, found them challenging and worthwhile.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 3, 2022

I did tai chi for 14 years and still suffered three spinal fractures. If you have osteopenia or even mild osteoporosis, by all means try Fishman's yoga. Margaret Martin is another great resource. If your osteoporosis is more severe, I would be careful doing the exercises (Martin modifies yoga for those with osteoporosis and Fishman may too) and I personally would not rely on exercise to heal the bone loss.

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ninglike | @ninglike | Jun 4, 2022

Thanks a lot for the great information and will give it a try.

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