Osteoporosis? AVOID These Exercises!

[@HT-Physio]

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[@lamasmimadadelbronx]

I just pre-ordered your book. It will be out for Oct 1

[@dennishayden6040]

These "exercises to avoid and their replacement exercises" are so very helpful and so well explained and demonstrated. Thank you Will.

[@HT-Physio]

So happy to be of help!

[@inakshinaik6700]

I have osteoporosis and have damaged my spine by unknowingly doing yoga postures for many years. I stopped yoga and doing alternate strengh excercises which has improved severe sciatica pain. This video is very useful.

[@tcconnection]

Same thing here

[@CapeCodBelle]

I love that you show us what not to do followed by an alternative that we can do instead. I'm used to being told what I can't do because of this or that injury, osteoporosis or arthritis. Your videos continue to be excellent and timely for your viewers! Thanks Will!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time and that my format is helpful, that's great to hear - all the best :)

[@cheungsunny8612]

First time to see your video , it’s so good for me. Is it possible make an exercise video for me over 60 for daily exercise?

[@AngelaMorris-x8h]

do you recommend water aerobic exercise for osteoporosis. i had a fall in steptember while on holidays which resulted in a compression fracture of my lumbar region. It is healing gradually but my leg muscles especially around my glutes have weakened due to lesser activity and consequently I get pain from in my left leg around my glutes. I used to go to the pool 5 days a week for two hours doing my water aerobic exercises but am now frightened to go now for fear of falling. I use my trekking poles for stability in the standing exercises and walking in general. your videos allow me to exercise at home.

[@omnidon]

Wow, what high quality, clear, concise information with excellent demonstrations. Very impressed. Thanks so much! No wonder you have so many subscribers. Very happy to join the list!

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help! The link to join can be found in the video description :)

[@audreykleinjan9363]

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[@yulialitvin2658]

Love this routine. I have osteoporosis in my hip and spine and I also have some osteoarthritis in one of my hip and it's been a challenge to find experiences that will work for both. I've been doing these for a few months and I feel great afterwards. So happy I found this channel. found this channel.

[@sb2333]

Hi Will, appreciate your kindness in looking after the 50+ generation the osteo sufferers too. Thank you 🙏

[@MEMORIA1316]

Will, I just found out this week that I have osteoporosis in my spine. I am a cancer survivor, over 50. I go to a physio gym in the USA. Your tips are a godsend! New subscriber 🎉

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video came at the right time following your diagnosis. I'm pleased I'm able to share information to help you understand the condition. I'm wishing you all the very best and keep up the great work at the physio gym :)

[@lindalamb7512]

Which Philip gym? What is difference between that and other gyms? Thanks.

[@Anon.5216]

I have severe osteoporosis. Cracked my spine and crushed a vertebrae. Also hve severe spinal arthritis. Scared. This video has really cheetedme up. There IS help out there. You are so clear too. Thank u so much.

[@veramariecano289]

How did you crack your spine? And what movements causd the crushed vertebraes, please?

[@susannickell8124]

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[@susannickell8124]

Keep on trying! Research and safely move as much as possible, good luck!

[@barbara5495]

As an unfortunate recipient of osteoporosis, I greatly appreciate these alternate exercises. Thank you.

[@KarenGreenhagel]

I'm a 76 yr old female, 115 lbs with osteopenia. I started rebounding, using light hand weights. I hope to improve bone density and balance.

[@samip5734]

Thanks so much for this. No medical practitioner advises what to do, or not to do, if one had osteoporosis. I have had numerous compression fractures and still have not been given any advise. You are wonderful. Please can we have more exercises for someone who has severe osteoporosis. 🤞Maybe when you give instruction for the other exercises on your channel you would mention whether okay to perform if suffering from severe osteoporosis. Thank you S0Ooooooo much

[@ontheroadwithtenzin]

Thank you :D. I am 71 with severe osteo, three compressed thoracic, sciatica, prior neck fractures and diastasis recti. Whew that was a lot. Oh, Achillies surgeries and frozen shoulder surgery. Year of PT. Most recently 6 months recovery from severe rolled ankle. Anyway, I am a very active senior. I think watching your videos I have finally come across a series of exercises I can do to strengthen muscles without damaging the bone structure. I will make drawings of the no stress exercises and put together a 3x week plan. So very excited to find someone who understands the complexity of the aging body and the need to remain strong. THANK YOU!

[@beverlynorris557]

I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and love to exercise. I will give these a try. Thank you.

[@chrisb7087]

Same here. I love that he gives good alternatives.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they prove beneficial for you!

[@salvi208]

Thank you and Jesus bless you will.Your demonstration of the exercises for osteoperosis sufferers is excellent. Hope many of us will benefit from this video.

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help! I hope people are able to benefit from my video :)

[@WillowPatty]

Thank you so much, Will. I am 81. I have moderate osteoporosis. I take Fosamax for it. In January it will have been a full year. So we'll see if that has helped. I always do pilates and walking. I do work out with light weights and I use my own body weight. Your videos are so helpful in adapting exercises for safety. I thank you so, so much. I don't go to a gym. So my living room is where I work out. I watch you on a very large Tv with Apple tv. I also use a step. Where I live is very rainy in the wintertime, so I use the step rather than walking in the cold rain.

[@jennifermiles6138]

Brilliant video! Thank you so much Will. I am very concerned about my osteoporosis and it was great to have an explanation as why a certain exercise could be detrimental. I have never had that explained to me before and little advice as to the correct alternatives. Greatly appreciated, keep up the good work. 😊

[@katrinnylander9658]

So helpfull with you really showing what can be a risk for ostheoporosis, and then showing what is safer. And with a lot of variations to make it harder. Thank you for your calm and precise demonstrations! It makes me feel safe to exercise and when I am not feeling unsecure, I just feel happy while training. Thank you!😄

[@user-gingermop]

Great video. I have osteopenia rather than osteoporosis but this has helped me consider which exercises I should prioritise 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video could offer some guidance!

[@rnee1000]

I have heard from numerous sources to avoid bending or twisting the spine when you are osteoporotic. However 3 PTs I have worked with are telling me it's safe because it's a smooth, not jerky, movement. It's difficult when I get such opposing opinions. I prefer to play it safe but it's a challenge during therapy sessions when the PT is telling me to do an exercise that may be unsafe.

[@lamasmimadadelbronx]

I have been there and I would just simply won't do it. I don't care if they dont like it. Its not them jeopardizing their body.

[@galtoveros2012]

Thanks!

[@yvonnetrigg4745]

Great guidance, thank you Will for your evidence-based advice, hugely valuable!

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased to be able to help!

[@joseenoel8093]

Mom's had dementia for 10 yrs and is still robust but in a nursing home, she often said "Pushing oneself's away from the table is the best excercise there is!" 😂😊

[@HT-Physio]

She sounds like a wise (and witty) woman!

[@wem-c9f]

😂😂 She’s adorable!

[@KeepSmiling447]

Mom is funny😂😂😂😂

[@geethashekar7633]

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[@janedmunds4218]

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[@johnsmall4318]

Thanks for this! As a senior with osteoporosis I'm worried golf is causing problems with my back and I'm going to start watching you. Thanks again!!

[@HT-Physio]

I hope my videos help to keep you golfing!

[@peacedojo1190]

This is very helpful. Thank you mj

[@jayceehart3714]

Hi Will, am one of your subscribers, i am from Surabaya, Indonesia. I watched all your videos about training the 50+ especially with some lack of health. Thank you so much for this yes and no exercise in pilathes. Thank you so much.

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure to help, I'm sending best wishes to you in Indonesia!

[@jeanmoy919]

Thank you so much Will Harlow! You are so inspirational. I love your site!! thank you again!🥰

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so pleased to hear you enjoy my channel 😃

[@Gsef1120]

Thanks for the info. i have osteoporosis and I have been doing the stretch one vertebrae at the time, never knew it was bad for me. Good to know.

[@letitiatrotter7566]

I love your videos! I have a few compression fractures in the lower back and an unstable dorsal. I do whatever I can and feel comfortable with. Thanks very much for all the tips!

[@lental3553]

What medications are you taking ?

[@edenwalsh1014]

So good and grateful to find you❤ Ive had osteoporosis since I was 50. I am now 66yo. My gp there in UK was ever so good. I am not good in popping pills but she recommended good food eating and exercises at the gym which I complied with. Here in the Philippines, I am even doing kendo! ❤

[@edenwalsh1014]

I do my exercises now in the swimming pool 👍

[@veramariecano289]

Pardon me, what is kendo? I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and do not wish to cause and fractures....but love the movements in exercises, tho now I have to be cautious.

[@edenwalsh1014]

@@veramariecano289 kendo is Japanese martial art on swordsmanship. I wouldn't recommend it loosely to anyone with any condition. Please ask your doctor first.

[@sharonsmith1816]

Last year I was diagnosed with severe lumbar stenosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and also Osteoporosis. I was so confused as to how to work out because each condition has its own set of exercises NOT to do. You have been so helpful to help me figure out the right AND wrong exercises to do. I am a young 66 and want to stay active. Thank you for all you do and for your you tube channel.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm so pleased my videos have been able to shed some light on what you're experiencing, to help guide you during this time. Well done on the great work you're doing to keep yourself active, keep it up 😃

[@torchedearth8547]

Thanks,Will...A few years ago after a prolonged bout (1 1/2 years) of ME/CFS I tried to rehabilitate my self with the elliptical and gradually progressed to some free weight training. Got a little too carried away and fractured my L4 when I started tossing the 20 pounder around...just as I was able to walk again after 4 months of agony I got an mRNA COVID booster and 3 weeks out my lower extremities went numb and weak for 7 months🤪 Finally 2 years later I am getting good cardio but am moving cautiously to develop an appropriate resistance training regimen. I am going to ask my doc for a bone density scan before I even start. This was super informative, THANX 😊💯💢💥Ruth Davis (72 years of age).

[@capyboppy]

Just discovered your channel Will with this video. How refreshing to see someone who cares about what to avoid. As well as osteoporosis, I have scoliosis and spina bifida oculta so it’s quite hard to find suitable exercises. When I was younger there were many who were supposed to be experts and know their stuff; sadly this wasn’t always the case and when I tried karate the instructor who was also supposed to be a friend would try and force me to do all the exercises. Looking back with the knowledge I gained over the years they were terrible. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I'm sorry to hear about the negative experience you've had with the guidance you've received previously, I know how frustrating that can be! I hope my videos can offer further support going forward :)

[@jeanclarke9106]

Thank You. As usual, very useful.

[@Elena-kc3vw]

What to avoid AND replacements! Thank you!

[@margaretling2103]

Thankyou for the osteoporosis exercises Will. I like the alternative ones as I have osteoporosis and have been through medications and had the T scores, I have just started my 3rd month of Terrosa injections, I’m 84 and like to exercise as I can , have also had fractured Vertebrae, so have to be careful, had 7 breaks over 8 and half years, since I lost my dear supportive husband. Thanks for 3 Tip Friday

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help! I'm sorry to hear about our fractured vertebrae and other breaks you've experienced. Well done on making efforts to exercise when you're able to, it all adds up! Thank you for signing up to my mail outs, I hope you're finding them interesting. Sending many best wishes your way :)

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Excellent video Will. I have several friends with osteoporosis. I will definitely share this with them. Thanks again and have a great day ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for sharing my work! Wishing you and your friends all the best :)

[@emilympiti5131]

They are great exercises thanks

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you like them!

[@terrigunning5745]

Fantastic. I just found out I have osteopenia. My osteoporosis doctor said to start using light weights but no rounding the spine. Love your videos.

[@Aquarius2250]

So nice to see these exercises I have Ostopenia and now osteoporosis due to Parathyroid problems !

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

Very grateful Will again. Shall keerp these exercises in mind once the sacrum fracture consolidation well over. Merci

[@Pam-hw3gz]

This session has been most helpful to me. Seems I've been playing with some fire. Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased my video came at the right time!

[@barbaraarzooni6919]

So helpful..especially for me..i have severe Osteoporosis of the spine. Thank you!

[@felicitybrach5770]

Thankyou Will! I appreciate your good program very much🥰

[@preetiyog7542]

Amazing exercises thank you so much🙏🏽,would love if you could make and share a video on an exercise routine that any person (in fairly ok health) could and should do everyday.Im 54 and I love your exercise easy alternatives .i watched one yesterday in calf pain and it really helped instantly.Going to ask my son to gift me your book this Mothers day. You are blessed . It’s always nice to know people who have found their purpose in life. God bless

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there! Thank you for your request, I have added it to my suggestions list - I'm so pleased to hear that my video was able to help so quickly with your calf pain, that's great! I hope you find my book full of interesting and useful information, I hope it makes a great present - wishing you all the best :)

[@deniserussell9404]

​@@HT-Physio yes. A video on daily exercises for osteoporosis would be wonderful. Denise

[@reginadakar9237]

Thanks a lot, you saved me from doing mistakes !!!

[@sheilakallil6356]

Thank you for this useful information forcthe elderly people. God bless you, Will .

[@AnzalnaSatar]

Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@GeorgieMac-gh5lc]

Superb video on osteoporosis alternatives. You really are an absolute star...so so much appreciate all the information on all your videos..😊

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much - I'm very pleased my video was helpful!

[@geraldinegilldonohoe6246]

Excellent!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@arianasudamerica3801]

Thank you for your warnings. We need to do exercise but they must be safe! I will join the newsletter!

[@alisonwright3272]

I have Ehlers -Danlos Syndrome (EDS) please could you also cover this? Your exercises look gentle strengthening very good to see you are helping 50+ thank you. Ali

[@lamasmimadadelbronx]

Are there another way of doing the last eyes the side plank. I'm in my 60's and I can't lift my body. Its so hard. 😢

[@trishhickson1550]

Thank you. Really useful.👍

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@alexandrabegg5522]

Thanks for these tips - didn’t know about the side plank.

[@sharonp.8772]

This is fantastic, more exercises for osteoporosis would be greatly appreciated! love your videos!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it was helpful!

[@mtuli9679]

Thank you so much

[@LilyChua-g8y]

Thank you Will for giving us alternative exercises. God bless

[@georginahuq9033]

Really love your advices and techniques for safety. Thank you.

[@NannyT3]

Thanks for explaining how and why 😊

[@lanipowell7287]

Thank you for another great video. BTW: I ordered your book, Thriving Beyond Fifty, and am finding it very useful! I love your humor in the chapter about the power of swearing in the Well-being section.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for ordering my book, I'm so pleased to hear you've enjoyed it! Sending best wishes your way :)

[@lamasmimadadelbronx]

​@@HT-Physiohere in USA i pre-ordered through Amazon.

[@rodriguez2528]

Thanks a lot for your useful videos! Most appreciated

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@jeanriggs5044]

Thank you for your videos!

[@kikigirlkauai]

Excellent video.

[@ritaarmstrong]

These were great! So helpful. Thank you so much!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased they were helpful!

[@happycommuter3523]

These are such fantastic suggestions. Thanks so much!

[@HT-Physio]

You are so welcome!

[@sydleeful]

Thank you so much for your help. You do a wonderful job presenting your advice in a succinct, clear manner. I have been watching your videos for several months and now I am also enjoying your weekly newsletter. I'm almost 74 and have many challenges. You have made a difference! Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - thank you for sharing your experience. I'm so pleased to hear you've enjoyed my videos and mail outs, and that you've felt they've been beneficial - that's wonderful to hear! I'm wishing you all the best :)

[@trip8263]

Thank you!!!!!

[@thelmavillaruz2009]

Thanks for your information

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@mariapinero1978]

Really loved your video. Thanks. ❤

[@theresenorton3866]

I would like you weekly tips by email I have severe osteoporosis and had 4 back fractures last year. I find your videos very helpful. Thank

[@KathyKenwell]

Thankyou for making this video. I would have liked a quick demonstration review at the end of the exercises to do. I will review the video again to make sure I’m remembering correctly your safe alternatives.

[@JennieWest-y8l]

Well a big thanks!I've been doing the wrong execises for years .😮

[@GC-ip6zv]

Nice! Thank you!

[@LucyYoung-n3j]

❤❤😊 very interesting presentation 👍 for osteoporosis exercises thanks 👍🙏❤ I am watching

[@lunasky5635]

My heart stopped when i heard “row” in one of the exercise no-nos. I have a rowing machine (waterrower) at home that i have been using 5 minutes a day (most days). I also have severe osteoporosis. I hope the rowing machine is ok. I try to keep my back straight as suggested in the product video. I get your point about tiredness making it difficult to keep your back secure (as you said when discussing the dead lift) so i will pay attention to that. But if rowing is a cause for concern, please let me know. Thank you!

[@margaretling2103]

Thanks for the exercise for Osteoporosis Will, I suffer from this and am on daily injections. I am on your 3 Tip Friday. Please keep them coming.

[@tonytoes2]

Thanks

[@ellie698]

These exercises are great! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of service!

[@KathleenHarray]

This is something really useful for many people. Thank you so much.

[@HT-Physio]

So glad it was helpful!

[@janicestone2308]

Thank you very helpful

[@hb4299]

For the alternative to the bent over row: would dumbbells be OK to use instead of a band & be just as effective? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@WillowPatty]

I love these! I do a lot of Pilates, and I have osteoporosis - so this is very helpful.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear my video was able to offer some helpful information!

[@patriciaglenn7492]

Thanks so much for this video ( exercises to avoid with osteoporosis). I have it, and I’ve been doing twisting exercises! I subscribed!

[@suzzem4885]

This is really sooooo helpful - thank you so much for these tips on alternative exercises. You explain everything so clearly and so thoroughly - it is very reassuring and encouraging to follow you. I do an equivalent of the knee hug in the swimming pool during my physiotherapy sessions too and find it very useful to relax the muscles after having done various other exercises. Thanks again for all your advice and clarity.

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help - I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos beneficial ☺️

[@suzzem4885]

@@HT-Physio Thank you ! 🥰

[@rosieshipway8119]

Thank you Will for such an informative video. 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThuyTran-ci2et]

Hello, I was told by my doctor that walking does little for the bones because there's not alot of resistance going on. Can you expand on this ? I love your channel. Very informative.

[@johanb.7869]

Really? I don't exercise, except 10 reps of squats twice a day. 3 times a week. I do daily walks in high tempo for 30 minutes every day. 2 to 3 times a day and every 3 years I do the bone density check and each time it has stayed the same=good. I can now go every 5 years, instead of 3 so I don't understand. I have osteoporosis since I was 32. Inherited it from my father.

[@happycommuter3523]

I’m guessing vigorous walking vs just strolling makes a difference. My doctor told me walking is excellent for bone health.

[@Mer179]

Your doctor was right. Walking doesn’t do much for your bones but brisk walking is better and of course it has other health benefits. You need impact to benefit bones such as skipping and lifting heavy weights under supervision. You want to speak to a physiotherapist who has experience in OP before starting any program.

[@wendym2544]

This is truly a thumbs up video. Great video. Would you by any chance have a video that has exercises for the entire body for those with osteoporsis? Ones that hit the shoulders, tri's, chest, biceps. That would be wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Thank you!

[@janicecrose376]

Can't thank you enough for alternative exercises for osteoporosis, as I also have lumbar stenosis . Have to be so careful. Thank you so very much!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video was helpful - absolutely, it's always important to be cautious and check out what's right for you first!

[@Peter-k3r]

Thank you very much! Very helpful,

[@grace-vp8xo]

Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@vinhtran1790]

Thanks 4 showing us👍very helpful video

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to share!

[@laurar9748]

Thanks, Will! 😃

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome :)

[@wjs5773]

This was excellent . I do Pilates using machines and only do a standing roll down using the bar on springs at the end of the Cadillac .i had understood that because the bar and springs support my weight and of course I am not bending so far , that this was ok. Could you please consider if I can still do it this way. I have told several friends about these videos and they have all be so pleased with your content. Thank you.

[@Wee162]

First of all, for such a specific question ask your Pilates instructor, not an online physio. Second, the role of the springs aren’t to support your weight. They are to help provide a cue so you engage and strengthen your powerhouse and to help you articulate your vertebrae as you roll down with control. The roll down is not a stretching exercise nor is the movement coming from your spinal muscles. You are practicing articulation of each vertebra while using your core strength to drive the movement. You should not be rolling down beyond your waist (crown of head parallel to waist) because then it becomes a stretch, which is not its purpose. Just like Spine Stretch Forward on the mat, imagine rolling over a beach ball in front of your waist while someone behind you is simultaneously pulling an imaginary band around your waist. Ask your instructor to review the wall series of exercises so you better understand the purpose of this exercise.

[@marilynlegaspi7335]

Thank you Will..God bless

[@pamelafernandes480]

Great video and advice. Thank you!

[@karynstouffer3562]

These exercises look to be great for those who suffer with scoliosis as well.

[@jeannadesissto4860]

Awesome. Thank you. I'll check out your book. Cool.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much, if you do decide to pick up a copy, I hope you find it to be filled with valuable information!

[@suzyt5849]

Thanks Will, I knew about the not twisting but not about the flexion or crunches. A physio recently told me to do twists to help with sciatica, even though I have osteoporosis. It seems very difficult to get consistent advice, so thank you very much for this and the replacement exercises!

[@ci813]

Thanks