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Exercise to strengthen bones (for osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 2, 2023 | Replies (205)Comment receiving replies
Hi @bunky44, I stopped using my Eilison BOLT, whole body vibration exerciser, after I read this article about vibration therapy by Margaret Martin,
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercise-equipment/whole-body-vibration-therapy/
I suspect the BOLT and others like it use High Intensity Vibration as opposed to low intensity vibration. I asked Eilison what type of vibration the BOLT used and have not received an answer. The difference in cost between the two types of machines is astounding - about $150 compared to $4500. Maybe it's a a good idea to read the review above before talking to the LIfePro people.
If you're taking a supplement with Strontium it may explain the improvement in Dexa score, but what I've been reading is also that Dexa measures bone quantity, different from bone quality, measured by the TBS.
I found Dr. Fishman's Twelve Poses vs Osteoporosis, which has been proven to improve bone density. It's safe and not caused any fractures in study participants.
Margaret Martin also has a video on exercisoing with compression fractures. I hope that helps:
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-treatment/treat-compression-fracture/
Wishing you the best!
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Hi Teri and group~
First let me thank you all so much for the support and info you sent me. I am looking into all of it.
I just got off the phone with the LifePro fellow...he listened to my complaints and present condition and advised me to start out in the sitting position with my hands on my knees and only use the manual program...and in the jogging foot placement. I will try this. Doing this is in a low intensity setting..not standing..I'll try it...
I got a script from my PC doc and will go for therapy..using Margaret's suggestions of what types of therapy and exercises are good for compression frxs...like myofascial release types.
Besides all this info..which I am digesting...I went to my local 'dispensary' yesterday and bought a couple of grams of CBD..with no THC....took one little toke and was amazed at how fast my back pain went away! I awoke at 3am, in pain..took another toke and that lasted until just a little while ago..I took another while I'm typing this and the pain is decreasing....lovely...without any OTC meds or oxy!
Since I've been doing all the bone building supplements as well as the stronthiem...I feel that it all has made a difference in how I've been feeling. Went to see an Orthopedic Surgeon because of my toe numbness...he showed me the x-ray where I have some swelling in my L-5-4 area that's causing this...so I'm doing natural anti-inflammatories as well. Didn't want to go for the 'iffy' injections.
We all have to find what works best for us as individuals...I like the red-infrared belt for my upper back..lower back and lay it across my knees...all of this feels really good to do as well. Doing more balance exercises as well now..boy is that ever important to do as well as being conscious of how I bend and lift...that's never easy, right? Thanks again for all you give to me and others...we all benefit from each other's experiences. Bless you all on our journey.....stay strong!