Osteoporosis: Exercises on Foam Roller

[@BobandBrad]

Check out even more great tips and exercises for Osteoporosis with Sara Meeks in this complete playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL8l32k1r15l6XNqzPZsDW3hVUh8NNkQSm

[@vivian9803]

This gives me hope for the first time since I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I will not take any of the medications, so this strengthening program is exactly what I needed. Thank you, Bob, Brad and Sara!

[@juneknitsville9549]

Excellent and clear instructions and demonstration. Thank you, Sara.

[@BobandBrad]

You're very welcome!

[@Barb6106]

Fantastic! I love this.. especially the decompression at the end. I do that a couple of times a day because it feels so great. These exercises look easy but they can really be challenging to your core! I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you so much.

[@domepiece11]

I like lying on a foam roller like this and doing snow angels with my arms. My PT taught me. It really helps loosen my pec minor and has improved my TOS symptoms. I recommend it for anyone who spends a lot of time at a desk or computer. It can really improve your posture. A lot of people don’t know about exercises you can do with the spine on top of the roller.

[@maryannemckay3606]

What are TOS symptoms please?…🙏

[@JLWall27]

Super helpful instruction! I have the Sara Meeks Half Roller from OPTP which is very comfortable and now I've got exercises for it. :) Thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help!

[@sclark1948]

Can an individual order the rollers to work at home?

[@JLWall27]

@@sclark1948 yes

[@sharonmaher4723]

I have a disc annular fissuring at L5-S1 and chronic bilateral sacroiliitis. Are all of the foam roller exercises safe for me? Thanks for posting the video series!

[@lisanellis8122]

Physiatrist recommended if tolerated just to lay with arms stretched to side just a little, for safe back stretch, I have osteoporosis in spine fractured over a year ago, now healed with prior vertebra plasty, is it safe for me to just stretch ?

[@godloveskaren]

Sara, this is such an excellent video in all aspects except for one, the visual quality. Your head is blurry and the picture in general seems to not be in focus. I think you will reach more viewers if you fixed that part. You speak so clear and do such a good job. But it's hard on my eyes to keep looking at something blurry. This video series is too important to miss. Best wishes 💜

[@sweaterdoll]

Does density of the roller correspond with DEXA scan T scores at all? If you can only afford one roller, should you go mid-range like the pink? I'm not too worried about the balance having done yoga and danced, but I'm concerned about density and what would be appropriate for osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease in my lumbar.

[@nancyscofield4436]

Can you lay on your back and do these exercises if you have a wedge fracture in a thoracic vertebrae?

[@nolabeck5954]

Thanks

[@Moorechaos]

I have a black roller. It's a very dense one. Would that be ok with osteoporosis? I have used it for my glutes and thighs. Thank you.

[@alliedtravelcareers4374]

Thanks for sharing these helpful exercises!

[@sheilagriffith2974]

Superb! Thank you!

[@debj1356]

I would like to know is it safe to lift weights with osteoporosis?

[@BobandBrad]

Yes

[@sarameeksphysicaltherapyse4947]

It can be, but is not always safe, to lift weights if you have osteoporosis. I recommend that you go on my program for 6-8 weeks and gain the stability and strength to lift safely. It all depends on your condition.

[@stfu9077]

Great information thanks so much!

[@sclark1948]

Is there anyone near me that uses Sara Meeks Method? I live in Tyler, Texas. 90 minutes East of Dallas.

[@toniarenstein1573]

I want to know how often I need to do the Meeks method exercises. I try to walk one hour 5 days per week and just to know how to fit these exercises in. this may have been said but I don't see it

[@elainetaylor5469]

Is her head supported? Should your head also be resting on the roller when you do these exercises?

[@maryc5052]

i don't see any mention if this helps pain

[@sandyleete4060]

Is this a half roller?

[@sarameeksphysicaltherapyse4947]

Yes

[@bijayakumarpanda7902]

Nice 👍

[@annemytka6507]

My name is Anne Marie , I was bedridden for over a year , now when I just start walking, the muscles pain go stiff the pain is terrible, why just the minute I start walking the muscles just cramps

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry to hear that. Since you were bedridden for so long it will take time. Don't give up!

[@Dragonfly.b]

I’m confused on whether or not to support the cervical portion of the spine with the small rolled towel during and after routine. The towel was shown in the beginning of the video but not used with the foam roller or after the routine was complete.. Is this patient dependent?

[@domepiece11]

Are you working with a physical therapist? I would. You could injure yourself.

[@annemytka6507]

@@domepiece11 I do only once every two weeks, but now , when I walk my legs feel very heavy,