10 Exercises to Never Do With Osteoporosis

10 Exercises to Never Do With Osteoporosis
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[@WowYouReallyPostedThat]

I hope you guys do a video on what CAN be done when you have osteoporosis because twisting & bending is a part of life.

[@lauralittle6899]

Exactly!! Good one

[@anacletwilliams8315]

@@lauralittle6899 Yeah, good one!

[@amandarose7230]

Yes me too! Bob and Brad please give the link to the video if HEALTHY stretches. I am a fitness instructor and we forward bend for stretch and we sit and reach! This was acceptable through my training through certification.

[@crystalyapor4669]

@@amandarose7230 Can someone with osteoporosis run?

[@jacquelinemcgurk7180]

Can we get an answer to correct bending and possible twisting in every day life for anyone with osteopenia or osteoporosis.

[@snowin84]

Bicycling? Four years ago, at 57 yrs old, I fell off my road bike two days after the results came in from my first dexa scan, which revealed I had osteoporosis. I only remember trying to avoid a patch of bumps in the road. To this day, I don't know why I fell. And no, I did not hit my head. I must've put my foot out to "break" my fall (I guess). My femur was in my tibia. Like a jackhammer, it smashed 5cm of the tibia plateau. The pain was ENORMOUS. Police... ambulance... two week-long hospital stays and 3 months in a rehab facility were on the menu. An external fixator thing, reparative surgery which included bone cement and 2 titanium plates running down either side of my shin bone (the big one- what's it called?), non-weight bearing for over 3 months (aka- wheelchair bound), and crutches for another 6 or so all followed that fall. LIFE CHANGING! The ortho doc saved my leg and I am forever grateful that I can walk again!! I'm now back to a modified pilates routine 3x's per week with ankle weights on and I brought my bike in the house and put it up on a trainer, so I can at least get some cardio a few times a week. I'm struggling to find the time to get out and walk consistently. And I'm using more weights than ever, but also am trying to be careful with that bc of those compression fractures I'm hearing about and you've mentioned here, too. Oh and I needed surgery months after the accident to cut scar tissue in the knee- I couldn't get enough ROM to do one revolution on a stationary bike in PT. After they snipped some scar tissue, my range increased considerably and pretty quickly. If this comment is still being read after that long paragraph... I have a question: What exercises, if any, can I do to get my quad muscles to loosen up. I think there's scar tissue in there from the fixator they screwed in on day 1. It was in for 3.5 weeks- too long- before it was removed. I'm told scar tissue is the culprit for the tightness now. I understand muscles are supposed to slide over each other. Mine seem to me stuck in there from the screws. I would so appreciate some helpful advice. And please- put out-door bicycle riding on your list of osteo- no no exercises. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I did and and still dealing with. Thank guys, for all the informative content you put out there for us.

[@barbz6423]

Thanks for sharing. I was thinking of getting a bike but I think you’ve changed my mind! 😮

[@HighTen_Melanie]

I’m 45 and have osteopenia in my lower spine and hips due to being wheelchair bound and immobile. Your advice is invaluable - thanks sincerely Bob and Brad.

[@opinion297]

Thank you both. I just got diagnosed with osteopenia. You both are hilarious. Down to earth Doctors, very few left!!

[@gloriayoga]

Hey Rose, I recently discovered two of my vertebrae are in the osteoporosis range. Lucky for me the others are not. When I was told I had osteopenia I madte it a point to walk 3 miles or more a day and had a weight routine also did jumping, but I was not getting enough vitamin D3 and calcium. So all the work didn't give me the benefits I had expected. I'm just sharing this with you to say be sure you are getting enough calcium and D3. Maybe ask if they have checked your thyroid and such. My doctor has not checked it in 6 years which is strange since thyroid disease can cause a problem for bones and my mom has it. Any way wishing you all the best. Warmly, g

[@JnTmarie]

I sing your intro all the time! Happy song 💃🎶 I have osteo at 65 I’m doing Pilates barre dance everyday and have great flexibility. I can cross my ankles and can bend putting my hands flat on the ground. Feels so great. I can bend so well I do all these to extreme. You are blowing my mind. I do ballet and jump. So I do jumping jacks everyday and jump rope. So my score ~3. So sad😢. I’m riding my bike I stand up when I see a bump. No more pickle ball??? I’m taking my dexascan scores to physical therapy. You may be saving me a great disaster Thank you hope to stay fit w this disease

[@PYC000]

Good information. Please do a video on exercises to do if one has osteoporosis. Thanks.

[@DCath53]

They do have Videos for that. Do a search on them.

[@PYC000]

@@DCath53 Okay, thanks.

[@melodythemassagetherapist6957]

You guys are fabulous!!! Stay well!!! Thanks for all the amazing tips!

[@krisgee9553]

Make 'Don't Do This' posters of exercise to avoid. Then send me one for the inspiration! 😂

[@catecurl3790]

Excellent idea. I'd buy one...

[@gaylefynaut562]

You two are the funniest. 😂 thank you for the tips

[@dmax7029]

Thank you so much sirs for the timely info... God bless you and your families.. 🙏

[@brendaoquin]

Thank you! So few people talk specifically of what not to do. I appreciated this so much. My endro told me all the same things and it helped me look for the things I ‘could’ do. So, thank you for your channel.

[@ajaaniajaa]

It's a good thing you guys upload repeating content once in a while. It gives us a constant reminder not to perform bad habits.

[@Mibular]

Agree with you here. Great to see this all in one place. 😀thank you for your thoughtful ess

[@sadafmustafa2200]

Hi... you guys are doing great job by helping people by sharing such a helpful videos...thank u so much for that

[@p.r.7776]

Thanks for the advices. How do I stretch my back safely?

[@kathyclark3168]

Glad you did this video; having osteoporosis, I wouldn't do these exercises. Saved this video too👍

[@janethoward4582]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@gloriacatalasan2591]

Thanks for sharing

[@juliedaniels5594]

Thanks for this recently diagnosed and fine Ding it hard to find what not to do!😜

[@annatanneberger1]

Oh my goodness! Gentlemen! What are you allowed to do? Maybe lift a cup of tea? Oh no! The wrist joints! Any stretch should only ever be taken as far is it feels good. If you stop exploring the edges of your range of motion, your mobility is reduced more and more. The point of the fold-over posture, is to stretch your hamstrings. So you don't bend your back at all. You bend in the hips and push forward, as far as it feels good. The same with the sideways stretches. Your body mechanics allow you to stretch sideways and in order to maintain that ROM, you've got to keep doing it. I am approaching 70. Surely there are a lot of things I can no longer do that I could do as a kid, but I'm not aware of it. I was never good at sports or running or anything. But what I could do then, I can still do now. We hike on the mountain and there are hikes that I no longer feel up to. Granted. When we were young we came across these old people walking on the mountain and asked "What is your secret?" And they said: "just never stop." The same for your range of motion. E.g. We have a picnic and my friends are dismayed that the picnic tables and benches have been removed. So I say we'll all just sit on the blankets - and they're horrified! Then they explain that even if they could get down on the lawn, they'd never be able to get up again. And I wanted to know "when did you decide never to sit down on the grass again?"

[@lovinglife3954]

Yes but a lot of yoga teachers or yoga videos don't explain the different poses and what you should be feeling. I started taking yoga and always bending my back doing the fold-over posture.

[@11fireflower]

It's a matter of acceptance of activities becoming more high risk with OP. Thanks Brad and Bob. Love your videos. ❤

[@maggieusher-patel6274]

Thank you for your advice, as it is so helpful. You may already have a video on this but I am checking with you as I can't afford to do the wrong exercises. I have just been diagnosed with 4 compression fractures and osteoporosis of the spine. I was told one year ago I had osteopenia in the yellow zone. My hips were assessed in the dexa scan and the results extrapolated to the entire body in accordance with national guidance. Because I was unaware of the problem I have been doing all the wrong exercises, pilates, cycling etc. I am told to try doing nordic walking and tia chi. Before I do this, may I please check with you that these are the right exercises to do? I am following your advice re posture etc. Thank you.

[@bijayakumarpanda7902]

Useful informations...

[@ellencocuzza140]

Thanks now we need exercises that can be done....please

[@SarahKDB]

Also, what CAN we do? 🤣 I'm 32 and can't do any of these things and would love to know what is okay to do that is still fun! Aside from swimming.

[@gloriahanes5338]

Walking is a great way to get the exercise without the strain on your back.

[@saphira968]

I am loving the information you both are putting out there. I have a question for you. You may already have a video for this if you can point me in the right direction. I have fibromyalgia plus other things that aren't necessarily muscle related. For the last month I have been suffering from achy sore thighs, knees, and feet (primarily plantar facitis which I have watched one of your videos on that). I was told by my rheumatologist that it isn't inflammation from the fibromyalgia that I should try some strengthening exercises. To me that is hard to do because of the pain. I am on my feet for most of 12 hour shifts (roughly 9 miles of walking in that time frame), which I know is a big contributing factor. Most of the time by the 2nd-3rd shift in a row I can barely function because I am in so much pain from everything is so sore and stiff. Are there exercises to gently ease into getting things strengthened or other ways to ease the pain so I can workout my legs? Or ways to figure out the cause of the pain. In top of my gabepentin and celebrex. I have tried ibuprofen, and taking magnesium. I did have covid 19 in November which in turn my muscles were weak for a time and I pushed myself doing things around the house to strengthen back up enough that when I finally got into doing physical therapy I was told my legs were pretty strong so only had a few sessions. Any advice is appreciated!

[@dianekulback2430]

Great video. I always wanted to get back into golf but now will reconsider. Swimming will be my replacement!

[@1themom1]

Hi, What T-score number (DEXA scan) falls underr "severe osteoporosis"? Thanks for your amazing channel!

[@eduardofernandes7889]

2:46 what stretching exercise should we be doing to substitute toe touching?

[@elly2154]

I do this almost every day oh no

[@gloriayoga]

You can lie on you back and bring one leg up. The leg can be supported with your hands or a strap. I like using an old tie. I'm pretty sure they have a video on this topic,

[@shannonhall1465]

Thanks so much for this video. There is a video on KZbin specifically for Osteoporosis which show Triangle is good. It didn't seem to be good to me

[@christophermirra790]

Terri here. Waiting for repairs to 2 compression fractures. It is painful! PLEASE be careful ...

[@wandaturner2807]

I have osteoporosis and got a compression fracture in my spine from lifting at work. I retired and am Jon trying to figure out what I can do. I walk 3 miles about 4 days a week but I've read that doesn't really preserve bone unless one is climbing hills and such. I also do water aerobics 2-3 hours a week, which I love doing but also read that doesn't help with osteoporosis either. But choosing to continue with the water aerobics, does the gentle factor from the water make a difference with twisting and jumping? Can you steer me to some information on what water aerobics exercises are harmful/allowed/ good? Also, would walking against the current of a lazy river be harmful?

[@jasemali4977]

is the back support lower back brace good to wear for OSTEO ?

[@mgenetiano]

Great video but what if you have a job were these stretches are part of the routine before work. Any pointers on stretches to start your day? Thanks these videos are very helpfull.

[@karendick4867]

Thank you for this. I think I've been doing a couple of these wrong things trying to stretch and improve my hip mobility. (I'm perfectly happy to reject the pretzel! lol)

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Which exercises are good for those with osteoporosis and lumbar arthritis?

[@alexarangamparbil7825]

Hey guys what do you do to deal with back pain when you tilt the neck down. I feel a pull and pain when I bring my chin to my chest down the mid back area. Any suggestions?

[@Susan-md6nd]

Darn did all these, all my life. Being very flexible, I never thought any of these hurt, but now after being very fit and flexible, my hips , I'm told are tight 😭 I use a walker and sticks to walk, and that's not far now 😭. I do exercises with a stretch band, and I'm on the trial list, for stemcell procedure 👍

[@SarahKDB]

What about with other bone disorders such as Osteogenesis Imperfecta? I have a strong tendency towards stress fractures so I don't do any impact exercises but didn't know touching my toes might be harmful.

[@bluebirdnerd]

biking upright is bad too ... I learned the hard way!

[@thomasschellberg8213]

I have to take exception to most of this advice. I do a lot of these exercises without problem. You need forward flexion, so I do forward bends and toe touchers. But I also do cobras, which are hard due to fundoplication and prostate surgeries (tight abdominals). The only one you list I don't do is rollerblading (broken hip 25 years ago). But XC skiing seems fine, and I fall all the time (one broken rib 15 years ago). I'm 71, and I plan to stay active as long as I can, and not worry about broken bones, in spite of a very small frame, and low DEXA scores.

[@judyrogers158]

How about rowing on a concept 2 ergometer??? Is that safe, if proper form is used???

[@catecurl3790]

FABULOUS info. Very important. Thanks gents 😁. These are apparently really common exercises/mistakes. I'll check later, but have you per chance , created a "how to safely and effectively exercise after decrepitude begins to set in” ?

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Osteoporosis AFTER A FALL MY BOTH wrists broke. 😅. I need exercise for my wrists

[@janahcisneros5537]

Thanks a lot for the advices. I will be careful

[@deb9806]

So what can you do with stomach? I love Pilates because of the strong core/back and front, but don't want to hurt myself. They do the "100" and full sit ups with keeping lower back on ground.

[@sadafmustafa2200]

I have psoriatic arthritis from last 10 years and i got my both hip joint replaced at age of 35....they are working well and life is much better as it was before the surgeries...now i have been suffering from back pain from last 2 years...doc says my spine is still in good condition and there are no symptoms of arthritis its just stiffness in muscles and o feel it....i do some exercises on and off but still don't feel better...my back muscles are so stiff which effect my posture very badly...i feel like 2 inches short from my actual height...i do some stretches it doesn't work well....my back is still not straight it feels rounded....plz help me and tell me some good exercises...

[@chahatkapoor471]

I have a kyphosis problem what type of exercise I can do ?

[@user-on7zd8yi8g]

Could you give us alternatives to those exercises/stretches?

[@EarCandyAsmr]

I have mini osteoporosis 😩 I’m not sure if I should do these

[@jmiller7918]

What are safe sports or activities we can do?

[@Atheria444]

I have osteoporosis in my back and osteopenia in my hips and thighs. I've started jumping hard 20x twice a day and also started doing some weight training. I think we should be careful, but being so afraid to do anything isn't good. You have to stress the bones to a degree or they'll get worse.

[@zebrazagadore4827]

I also believe in spinal flexion. Otherwise it gets rigid. Proper form is everything.

[@deb9806]

I love Pilates, really helps core and they do sit ups. But if you are strong and do good form, can't it still be good. Getting loose and muscle flabby isn't good either.

[@zebrazagadore4827]

@@deb9806I injured my back in the thoracic area and realized as I return to yoga that coming from a still posture of lying on my back into a sit-up stresses it all over again. I plan to wait another month and try another time, after I've strengthened it even more.

[@deb9806]

@@zebrazagadore4827 I saw a physical therapist on KZbin saying that a full set up can stress the back if you’ve had an injury. He was doing a lot of stomach Pilate type exercises but for some reason even though I did them I never liked the stomach ones where you swim or rock

[@zebrazagadore4827]

@@deb9806 Each time I work out now, the site of injury on my back becomes inflamed. A good night's sleep always calms the inflammation. I'm unsure what triggers it. It could be twisting motions. Rocking's bad, for sure. Though before I injured my back I could certainly do these things without repercussion.

[@francesbrown850]

Is 30 mins a day on a cross trainer machine at the gym a good weight bearing activity? I like the fluid move and I’m hoping all that up and down is helping my osteoporosis.

[@inmadnessliessanity6640]

Podcast?! Whaaa

[@pseto3883]

I understand that Bob & Brad try to be careful to ensure that we don't hurt our spine accidentally during certain moves. However, the key point is not to put stress on our spine. Instead we should use our thighs/legs which are much stronger. I think we can bend but just bend at the hip (not the spine which are not designed to do that). Sometimes it feels like I need to stick out my butt instead ;D

[@sweetbriarcottage]

I fell of my bicycle and shattered my wrist, practically at a standstill, slowly making a U turn and hit a hidden curb. I had been diagnosed with osteopenia then. Now I am at severe osteoporosis. Never rode a bike again, but in 2021, i tripped over a half buried hose and shattered my humerous, bone .,, broke in half with vertical splnters. ...an 8 inch plate with 15 pins later....I could get a stationery bike, but I would rather take walks... where there is nothing to trip over! 😮😂

[@m.taylor]

I do not jog anymore because the impact is hard on the spine and I wish I had never jogged seeing how over time it took a toll on my knees.

[@BobandBrad]

Life does take a toll on your body, but it's better to stay active than not.

[@denakraft9502]

I recently fractured the t7 vertebrae. I am not healed yet. I just put a home gym in my basement which I can't use yet. I bought a rower machine. Once my fracture heals will I be able to use my rower? My Dexa Scan was 2.9 for the neck and 2.7 for the spine. I am a physically active 73 year old female. I am considering Kypoplasty surgery as I don't want a bent over spine or other complications if I don't do the surgery. I am taking Garden of Life Grow Bone and Boron along with other vitamins. I have UC. Not taking meds for the UC or the osteoporosis. I eat No carbs only fat and protein. So only meat and butter for four months now.. and feel great. All symptoms of UC are gone. Going to Alaska to do photography of wild life in June and now am concerned about the back pack with heavy camera equipment on my back. Any suggestions how I can manage that and if once I heal can i row? Thank you!

[@barbarawalker9403]

Does this apply to osteopenia as well?

[@JosefaJO1]

I have Osteopenia. Both are related diseases with varying degrees of bone loss. Osteopenia lies somewhere in the middle of no bone loss and Osteoporosis. So yes, it is best to be careful and avoid some exercises/activities.

[@anaherrera3870]

I am 51 and I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis already had hip hairline fracture

[@grettagrids]

I'm 46. And diagnosed. With osteopenia.. im.to get dexa scans every 2 yrs. I walk alot but also have ehlers danlos syndrome.

[@rhythmicgymnast111]

I have EDS too! 23 years old and severe osteoporosis :(

[@mathildevhargon9760]

I am really confused about how to manage my daily tasks without bending as you demonstrated. If I need to look under the furniture to find something that is lost or I need to look in the low freezer drawers for items, I have no idea how to do this without bending over forward. I have almost no strength in my lower legs and cannot bear any weight on my knees at all. So, I am totally unable to kneel, squat or sit on the floor because I cannot get up. I live alone, am 70 yes old. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lower spine 15 years ago, but I cannot get a DEXA scan now to find out the extent of current osteoporosis. Can you give more specific suggestions for someone like me, please?

[@camilla8191]

Be honest, if I have lumbar spine osteoporosis but have been doing yoga for thirty years, do I REALLY need to stop doing forward bends??

[@BobandBrad]

We don't recommend them

[@camilla8191]

@@BobandBrad Okay, thank you.

[@cristinadallesantro9332]

What did you mean by a “softening of the bone”. Isn’t it more of a brittleness?

[@Moorechaos]

Post menopausal women look out for this. Some women in menopause start in their mid to late 40's (usually by 51 or so). It can already be in place. Get a bone density scan.

[@karenlucci2154]

I'm assuming gentle rebounding on a mini trampoline is ok for exercise.

[@bandlessone]

What about indoor rock climbing?

[@vivixwaldo4227]

Is Trampolin ok??

[@nishantmahajan55]

QUESTION : I am taking Collagen and Glucosamine supplement, CollaFlex Pro Sachet, Does it help with the inner meniscus cartilage healing processes ? I have a torn meniscus due to heavy and long trekking, and a surgeon just suggested me surgery. I am following your videos and suggestions. Right now, if I walk for more than 20 minutes continuously, my knees get little sore at night. I also have popping sound in my knee.

[@trees5338]

I agree with the other comments, can you please show what we can do, there are so many 'don't do this', not enough 'do this way' Please. 👀

[@joannereutter625]

does it matter where you osteoporosis is?

[@cwalnut]

I really need some input! I fell off my roof 3 yrs ago and i now have mass on my left and right side..im convinced i tore the fascia and have a herniation (back mouse is term ive read) ..my problem is im in philippines and i cant get a single doctor to listen to me..they wanna look only at an old police injury from 1985 (herniated 4-5 lumbar disc that i had a discotimy on) and blame it..they feel the masses and have no explanation and refuse to do exploratory surgery or scope it...it truely limits me and is very painful! Ive red

[@catecurl3790]

A dreadful conundrum. ☹️

[@cindypatrick785]

What about the studies like the Liftmor study where they had women do more heavy impact exercises ( lifting weights, )etc They showed good results in bone strengthening. 7:34

[@shawnhunter7581]

Pay attention if you're on chemotherapy. Take supplements and foods for bone health.

[@chrisb7124]

Yes, I have osteoporosis due to chemo and the steroids that they gave me alongside them

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

OK but have you ever done gentle flow yoga

[@veenanarwani761]

🙏

[@audreycarroll8355]

What about fly fishing? I am an active fly fisher woman

[@kathylafayette3765]

I have osteoporosis and a back injury that happened November 2022, and I will not be doing those exercises.

[@charliegee9171]

I would think boating, as you can hit really hard over and over if waves are high

[@Dee17050]

so no spinal twisting?

[@rosiemckinney1061]

Lifting beehives would be bad too, or bending over looking into hive. I love beekeeping. I try to pace how I do it.

[@sl2608]

WALKING. The best exercise.

[@darlenerego4891]

I lifted something heavy earlier today. My back hasn't been the same since I did. I was told I'm at a severe risk of fracture. I hope I learn!

[@cvholm5904]

please answer this!

[@WeGottaSituation]

I remember doing toe touches every year of Physical Education 😩

[@BeaTrice10]

I'd like specific instructions on how to pick up at 20 pound grand child I care for 2 days a week. I'm paying attention to my body alignment and am using a hip hinge, but have no confidence that this is correct.

[@BobandBrad]

We will add this to our to do list!

[@melissamilligan]

Honestly. I love you guys but I have osteoporosis and train 2-1/2 hrs a day, run 25-30 miles a week, bike 30 miles a week, etc etc. Please don’t do this. Don’t scare people off moving. Maybe these ideas would be good for someone who’s out of shape and has osteoporosis but this is just scaring people into buying into the “old and immobile is ok” mindset. Oh. I forgot to say I’m 56. Started running when I was 49 with osteoporosis and had never run a day in my life.

[@karenlucci2154]

That is amazing!

[@shawn5632]

Thanks for your insight Melissa. I am a bit confused. I walk, ride my bike,recreationally around neighborhood, do body weight exercises, sprints 2x a week, and lots of stretching and swim in ocean. I am 63. I am not taking the osteo meds.I have RA and know that movement is key.. I agree with you, all respect to these 2 guys, many who are new on this could really limit exercise/movement. Most yoga seems gentle.

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

I’ve been a runner, skier, biker, etc, since my early 20s. I’m now 67 and have 3 vertebral compression fractures and the pain is intense. I wish someone had taught me how to protect my body before this happened!!! I did not fall to cause these. I picked up a 20 pound rock, I tripped in my garden with my arms full of garden tools and caught myself to keep from a face plant on a container planter with wire and a concrete pier, and I reflexively jumped back to protect my bare feet from a falling canister of flour in the kitchen. I prefer to know what to avoid in the future!

[@melissamilligan]

@@nancyst.john-smith3891 a lot of trips like that are balance related and keeping the body flexible really helps. I cannot tell you how klutzy I am. Being able to if not prevent them, mitigate them, makes a difference.

[@rebeccasnell8261]

👍

[@donnaazzinnari3313]

Is being a passenger on a motorcycle bad for someone with osteoporosis?

[@gloriahanes5338]

The best overall exercise for anyone who has osteoporosis .... is plain old fashion walking.

[@susanstebila8707]

💥💜you guys 👌🌈

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you.

[@sandyelliott3350]

How are we supposed to tie our shoes or trim our toenails?

[@catecurl3790]

We don't....we become bears in the wilderness 🤣

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Shoes are a challenge! I get pedicures now as a necessity not necessarily for fun!

[@michelle.mustow593]

Why am I told that osteoporosis is neither a disease or a disability this I was told by D. W. P when applying for pip

[@krnlueck]

So, biking? yes or no?

[@iamenough6958]

Vibration Plate

[@soniczforever5470]

Respectfully disagree. Running or not depends.walking makes being a healthy bmi very difficult. It doesn't do anything for me id be extremely miserable if I didn't run. My hip density decreased when I cut back. I responded better with slightly more. 6k daily. Consult nurse on that. I had osteoporosis age 35 and run. I also ran for 7 years before that. I was advised to my hips ended up weaker after cutting back. Walking wasn't even remotely challenging. I'm a very short lady. Gonna run for good. Its now reversed to osteopenia.

[@genidshipping1748]

whatever if you dont stretch your body your body joints get rust and will leads you severe damage forward bending is a good exercise for all types of internal damages so whatever however so hard to bend or get stretch dont quit do it slowly

[@redneckgirl3326]

Running is not an issue unless Mr. Grizzly Bear is hot on my tail. I never could stand up on ice skates.

[@Shaderunner7153]

I would not ride a bike too easy to fall

[@yolobro2071]

I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS