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Andrew Lewarne, RMT

Andrew Lewarne, RMT/NSCA-Cpt
Owner of The Body Wise
www.thebodywise.com

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or thinning bones, is a serious condition that can result in tremendous pain with fractures. Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones such as during menopause, smoking, and some medications. There are no symptoms of this bone disease until you fracture a bone. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and osteoporosis medications, if needed.

It's never too late to start a bone-healthy exercise program, even if you already have osteoporosis or are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Although people with osteoporosis may believe that exercise increases the risk of injury from broken bones, the truth is quite the opposite. A regular, properly designed and executed exercise program may actually help prevent the falls and fall-related fractures that so often result in disability and premature death. That's because exercise strengthens bones and muscles, and improves balance, coordination, and flexibility, which is especially important for older adults and people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Please call us at Fitfix to talk about your concerns and exercise options.