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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 25, 2022 | Replies (30)

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If you're worried about spine osteo and compression fractures, you may want to skip the twists in Fishman's 12 yoga poses. I recently purchased Margaret Martin's "Yoga For Strong Bones," and she reviews a few of the limitations of his study and most of the PTs I've been reading caution against forward flexion and twists if there is low bone density in the spine.

I'm cautiously adding a weighted vest to some of my activities but avoiding twists for now.

BTW, I love Loren Fishman and have his books on both osteo and arthritis.

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barbakp | @barbakp | Dec 13, 2022

Yes..the limits are clearly outlined in the Fishman routine..there are 3 different ways to do each of the 12 poses—picking them for your issues. I find the twists helpful and my posture strength has improved and I like feeling stronger and my balance has greatly improved. You have to know your limits!! I love the demonstration by Kendra Fitzgerald on YouTube. She has a smooth routine I follow easily. It’s preference
.Margaret Martin was where I started, but I quickly lost interest in her delivery. I find I must click with the person—and they can’t talk too much or too slowly! I have a patience issue! Ha!
The weighted vest is a great addition to exercise, and you are very wise to start slow. I started at 1 pound and now up to 10-12. I walk with high weights every other day now..and lower weight on alternating day. Also, squats etc are easy with the vest and then I add hand weights to increase intensity. It was s wonderful addition and I’m happy you added it too!
Thanks for the info on the Fishman books.. I will look into that. Stay safe and well

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