Comments on: Running and Osteoporosis https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/ Exercises for Osteoporosis Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:45:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-14146 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:53:59 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-14146 In reply to Lucy Andersen.

Hi Lucy. Margaret does not provide medical advice in our comments section. You should consult with your physician. Thank you.

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-14145 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:53:48 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-14145 In reply to Lucy Andersen.

Hi Lucy. Margaret does not provide medical advice in our comments section. You should consult with your physician. Thank you.

]]> By: Lucy Andersen https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-14144 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:07:14 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-14144 Hi Margaret
I just sent you a reply but may have given the wrong bone status. I am -2.9 in my lumbar spine. Thanks!

]]> By: Lucy Andersen https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-14143 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:28:21 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-14143 Hi Margaret
I am a 55 year old woman who was diagnosed with osteoporosis (-2.9) in my lumbar spine a year and a half ago. I was a long time runner before my diagnosis. I’ve been told recently by an osteoporosis specialist at VGH (Vancouver) that I am at low risk for fractures and I can safely run again. I would love to run again but as this is the first time I have heard that it might be safe, I need to research further. I have no history of fractures, have annual zoledronic infusions (have had 2 so far, with a bit of improvement in spine), good posture and running form, and strength train regularly ( I am a personal trainer). I had leukemia and a stem cell transplant a year ago but I have been recovering very well and have much of my strength and energy back.
So, a bit complicated, but would appreciate any advice from you, if you know of any studies that would address this, or specialists that I could talk to?

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-13705 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:18:53 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-13705 In reply to Karen.

Hi Karen,
Thank you for reaching out. I hear your concerns. Without seeing your running form or posture my suggestion will air on the side of caution. Brisk walking with or without poles is certainly a safer option for you. http://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/is-walking-good-for-osteoporosis/

If you are considering heel drops or jogging to help build bone in your spine you will not. Both exercises are great for your hips but do little for your spine.
In Exercise for Better Bones, each strength exercise is identified at the top with the bones that it helps to stimulate.
Focus on exercise that helps build your spine. Also, as important is to consider how you move. There is a link in the book to safe modifications but there are some also for free on my site. http://melioguide.com/health-guides/activities-of-daily-living/
As for rebounders, her is what science and I have to say about them: http://melioguide.com/?s=rebounders
Please keep strong and stay safe,
Margaret

]]> By: Karen https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-13694 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 23:22:45 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-13694 I have -3.2 osteoporosis in my lumbar spine. My concern is if I lightly jog or do heel drops that it might produce those vertebral fractures you speak of. I have never fractured (crossing my fingers tightly) but have walked for years to be healthy. Do you think jogging could bring on a fracture (s)?
Also, the rebound trampoline, do those help build home when there is no force against the body weight?
Thank you much!

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-12878 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:35:17 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-12878 In reply to Stephanie Lachtman.

Hi Stephanie, I have not found any studies on tap dancing. Based on what your bone status is it appears that it along with your treadmill work and hills has kept the bone density in your hips in the osteopenic range. That us great! However, like running the impact of the ground forces do not travel up to the spine. Be sure that your weight training involves more loading for your spine.
All the best,
Margaret

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-12876 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:46:38 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-12876 In reply to Debbie Quigley.

You’re welcome!

]]> By: Stephanie Lachtman https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-12875 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:37:04 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-12875 what about Tap Dancing? I have osteoporosis of the spine and osteopenia of the hip….will this be beneficial? I also hike hills and do intervals on a treadmill with weight weight training three times per week.

]]> By: Debbie Quigley https://melioguide.com/weight-bearing/running-and-osteoporosis/#comment-12869 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:29:26 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=10250#comment-12869 Thank you very much. I appreciate your advice about the mini-trampoline.

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