Comments on: Can a Waist Weight Belt Increase Bone Density?

By: Annette

Annette — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:24:31 +0000

I am looking to benefit both the spine and hip areas. Will a weighted vest help both areas? Will a weighted belt help both areas?

By: karen

karen — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:35:16 +0000

I have been using a weighted vest for walking for years. I wanted to try the weighted belt b/c my dr told me to start doing more for my hips b/c of my osteoporosis.
I have your book and check your website . you recommended the All Pro waist weighted belt. It is not available on Amazon. The problem I have with buying one size fits all is that I am petite and nothing in an all size fits all is tight enough unless There is room to adjust and tighten it. What other belt would you recommend? I had over 10 years reversed my osteoporosis and 2 years ago was osteopenia. Part of the problem is I did not walk as much b/c of weather being too cold or too hot. I did use an elliptical but the dr. told me today to get back out walking so I am looking for indoor walking and a weighted belt. I do have a weighted vest I like and cannot find another even closed to it. I thought I will try a belt if you can please recommend one. The dr said I cannot go forever without medication so I’ll see where I am in 2 years with my nxt test. You have good advice online and in your book.Thank You.

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:25:40 +0000

In reply to Kristine. Hi Kristine. Margaret cannot provide advice in the absence of an assessment. You should consult with a physiotherapist. Thank you.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:31:42 +0000

HI! I have T scores of -3.1 and -3.3 in lumbar 3 and 4 respectively. At this level of osteoporosis, is it OK to use a weighted belt to help rebuild bone or prevent further loss? I am 57 years old. I just want to be sure that I don’t cause a compression fracture. I am not sure if I have ever had one previously, but my low back ached after even a short time of 1-2 lbs of weight in a weight belt. (This was one week after wearing an 8 lb. weighted vest for a 30 min walk 4 days in a row. It felt great at first, but then my low back hurt significantly so that it was hard to even sit for long for 4 days+. It had just started to feel better when I just tried on the weighted belt for a short time and got sore again). I just need to know if I should return the weight belt while I still can or keep for later 🙂 Thanks so much for your help!

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:49:44 +0000

In reply to Amelina.

Hi Amelina, If you keep a tall posture with a neutral arch in your low back the weighted vest should be fine. Most facet joint irritation occurs with extension. You will want to be more careful with the exercise called the Floor M (Active Level in Exercise for Better Bones). Be sure to use two pillow under your pelvis and just lift to neutral.
Glad you like our website. It is our third child!
Keep well,
Margaret

By: Amelina

Amelina — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 11:45:03 +0000

Can I wear a weight vest if you have facet joint degeneration of lower back?
I will be buying you book. Love your website. Thank

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:35:12 +0000

In reply to mercy ochu ibeje.

Hi Mercy

Margaret’s book is available on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Better-Bones-Effective-Osteoporosis/dp/0991912543/

By: mercy ochu ibeje

mercy ochu ibeje — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:30:20 +0000

Thanks allot I love your teaching I am an osteoporosis patient I live in Lagos Nigeria and u want to buy those books titled exercises for osteoporosis 1 -3Dr edition and price m