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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ohio
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And, as an aside, I looked at my scan results and I grew half an inch *taller* in between them.
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10-08-11, 04:02 PM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: East Bay, CA
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I wanted to thank Yogapam, SharonNYC and others who recommended Loren Fishman's book -- I have found the illustration of poses in particular to be an excellent resource. It's actually the kind of thing I was looking for to simply describe good form.
Three levels are shown, and although they are labeled in terms of bone density, they are also helpful simply in terms of increasing levels of strength and flexibility. Props are also suggested (eg. with down dog, the pose starts off with a chair). There is a strong emphasis on the flat back, and I was really helped getting a safe and nicely done child's pose (with hips a bit spread and back stretched flat). I have always thought the rounded back in the child's pose that many instructors do isn't good for my back. |
05-07-17, 11:09 AM | ||
Join Date: Sep 2008
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tests done. Anyway, I am reading the book - there is a recent edition out - it seems really good. It should have been called the mythsof Osteoporosis IMO. BTW it is available free with Kindle Unlimited on Amazon - you get a one month free trial. |
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05-07-17, 01:31 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Hi Sara! At the time of my last bone scan (2009), I was just barely into osteoporosis range in lumbar region, with osteopenia in one hip. My primary doc has osteopenia (only) listed in my medical records and has not ordered a bone scan since that time, so I don't know whether my numbers have improved.
I got two second opinions after diagnosis--one from an internist and one from an alternative doc, and neither thought my numbers were bad enough for pharmaceutical intervention (which I'm determined to avoid anyway). After my diagnosis, I changed my diet and supplement regime and have maintained that protocol ever since. Lately, after an extended period of slacking off, I'm back to strength training. I did lose a little height (about 3/4 inch) after going through menopause. Over what span of time did you lose a couple of inches, Sara? I wonder if your new doc would order a bone scan if you brought up the issue of height loss?
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05-07-17, 01:53 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Thanks for sharing your experience, Joan. Your approach to improvement is what I would choose and if that's not enough, oh well. I'm not taking any of the drugs, period.
I'm not sure when I lost the inches - the previous doctor's office measured me but I'm not sure they told me the result. I only got measured there once, I think. However it's possible I lost the inches since my last visit there, about 18 months ago. I take a corticosteroid for asthma at certain times of the year but only one puff per day as opposed to the recommended 4 puffs - I figure if I'm fine on one puff why take 4. I only started it about 2 years ago so it is suspect I guess. Corticosteroids are supposed to contribute to bone loss, I just found out. I'm actually trying to avoid using it now, just relying on albuterol. The new doctor wants a bone scan as part of her routine checking things. She didn't seem to think it is a priority. I didn't realize the loss of inches at the time I talked to her. I doubled the dose of D3 as she recommended and have added a calcium/magnesium tablet. I am doing more cardio and increasing my strength training and just generally trying to stay on my feet more. I did a lot of lying on the couch binge watching Netflix the first 6 months of my retirement (18 months ago). I understand that when you are horizontal you are losing bone. |
05-07-17, 05:00 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2013
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I don't have osteopenia, but I am close in my left hip (-0.8). Pretty frustrating since I'm only in my late 40s (early menopause, though, so that is probably why), I do strength training 3x a week. And yet, my bone density has dropped over the past 2 years when I really stepped up my weights. So I've started wearing an 11-pound weight vest when I go shopping and I'll wear it around the house as I move around. Not sure that will help, but we'll see. I've upped my calcium, magnesium, vit D supplementation. I'm trying to eat more greens.
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