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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Feb 2 8:33am | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I am 71 and have osteoporosis as well as degenerative issues in my lumbar and thoracic spine. At this point, I have hip/groin/butt/leg pain daily, though it varies in severity. I have nerve pain that shoots down to my feet sometimes, and I have osteoarthritis. I used to do Classical Stretch and I loved it, but I checked the Essentrics site and there was a note that it wasn't recommended with osteoporosis. This made no sense to me, as Miranda speaks repeatedly about "reversing osteoporosis." What I've noticed is that stopping Classical Stretch isn't doing me any good! Do you know anything about using it with osteoporosis as well as degenerative changes?
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If I were you I would get myself into PT if you are not already. They can help you with osteoporosis and give you the most specific, beneficial exercises for your condition.
I know "chair" yoga is good for me. It might sound like a piece of cake but does the job for folks like us.
And I would get medical clearances from your physician for using light hand weights...like 3 to 4 pounds. And, of course, a walking program. Even 20 minutes several times a week is good...don't worry about your speed if using a treadmill. Weight bearing exercises are all good for osteoporosis. I know definitely for prevention but since you have been already diagnosed you need to talk over an exercise program with your medical care providers. You don't want to do more harm than good! I have never heard of Classical Stretch so I can not comment on it.
Don't despair - you will get yourself back on track!
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I do not have osteoporosis but I looked up Classical Stretch/Essentrics and found that there is a beginners mobility and bone strengthening DVD at Walmart (think done in 2015). You should ask your doctor if it would be okay to do the exercises and make sure to modify them and start really slowly. Not exercising, stretching and strengthening isn’t good for you and will only make your osteoporosis worse. Good luck! Happy Thanksgiving!