Osteoporosis Tutorial Introduction

Your site has been suggested by my Physiotherapist of 20 years. I knew already some of the exercises but to see them on the screen is a good motivation. I'm happy to have registered.

How do I access the 4 videos? I only heard the short overview Tutorial.

Thank you for the first video delivered via email. I was inspired to register after seeing your interview with Brenda in the video "How to Treat a Compression Fracture". I have reached the point in my life of 67 years where I don't know what to do for the best anymore, I have osteoporosis, paget's disease of the bone, a compression fracture and now, after not realising I hadn't fully recovered from a fall a year ago I've made things worse for myself even though I've always considered myself a fairly practical type person. After listening to yourself and Brenda, I have made an appointment with my Dr for a full review of my situation (I am now on Prolia after 8 years on Actonel, together with ibuprofren/paracetamol and codeine when needed). Also heat packs or ice packs. In the meantime, I am reading through all of your guides Margaret for which I thank you wholeheartedly. Kind regards, Sue (Australia)

Thank you Margaret for your generosity in sharing your expertise for bone building exercise. I have received your tutorials 1 and 2 twice. No complaining, just wondering if I am missing something. I own your book Exercise for Better Bones but for me there is nothing like having a visual for what you have written. Thank you.

Where are the videos?

Firstly, thank you for the advice also that given in your book. I've heard that heel pounding can improve bone density. What's your opinion on that?

Hello. I see the introduction video, but can't find the actual video of Stop the Stoop.

I cannot acces Stop the Stoop video. I only can access the Introduction. I have reloaded browser, and restarted my device. Does the video work with Safari browser on a Apple iPad?

Do you have your books in spanish?

I do not see the Stop the Stoop video. I have tried to view in both Safari and Chrome and nothing appears.

Nope. Can’t open the Stop the Stoop video after reloading Safari browser and restarting. Disappointing.

Are there any exercises in your introduction videos? If I purchase the videos, I'm assuming I will need the equipment. When should I order it and how long does it take to arrive. Do you have an office anywhere near Los Angeles, CA?

I CURRENTLY DO HALF HOUR STRETCHING EACH DAY. I DO 20 MIN TAI CHI CHONG ALL THE MOVES EACH DAY. I WALK AT LEAST 20 MIN EA DAY. IS THIS ENOUGH TO HELP ME MAINTAIN MY CURRENT BONE MASS. I AM CURRENTLY TAKING PROLIA . I AM 84 YRS OLD.

Is it safe to wear a weighted vest?

My doctor said exercise does not make a difference in reversing osteoporosis. What is your response to that comment and could you direct me to scientific studies that support the benefit of exercise for osteoporosis. You may have addressed this somewhere in your materials. I’m just discovered you.

Can exercise clear arthritis?

Hi Margaret,I

I am 61 years post menopausal woman who has osteoporosis, scoliosis and compression fracture on the T1.
I have have had 3 prolia injections and I do not experience any side effects so far. However due to so many bad reviews on prolia I become so confuse and worry. Should I continue the treatment or should I not.If I continue the treatment for how long. Because I read that I might have multiple fractures once I stop.I had taken actonel before and It did not help at all. With prolia my bmd improved significantly, but I still have low back pain.
Please answer and thank you very much.

Sisca

Hello Margaret, I am 75 years old and very interested in your exercise program for osteoporosis...I had one Prolia shot and decided I did not want to take it again ….to continue the Prolia sounded very scary to me.. I would rather try to improve my spine without all the side effects of Prolia. Thanks for your help..it give us all hope. Lin

Hello Margaret! I am so happy to have discovered your program and have recently purchased your guide (and will try to get your DVD). I am 58 years old, and due to early menopause, have had osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my left hip for several years (surprisingly, I was only advised to keep taking my calcium supplements). I have never really felt pain in either areas of my body until recently and have been moderately to not very active. In February 2018, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was administered an agressive treatment course of chemo, radio, Herceptin injections and hormone-suppressing medication (anastrozol). Because I have been told the hormone suppressants would accelerate bone loss, it has been recommended I take zoledronic acid for several years. I worry about the possible side effects of this medication and wish I did not have to take it at all. Can I realistically achieve some gain in bone mass through your program? How safe is zoledronic acid and do I have any alternatives? Also, if I currently have pain in my spine (sensitive vertebrae), should I delay starting the exercise program? Thank you!

Hi Margaret and Richard, I am just beginning on this journey and feel very overwhelmed. I am happy to have found you. My question is about vitamins and minerals. There are so many suggestions on the internet. Do you recommend going to a nutritionist, and if so, how do I find one who is qualified to give appropriate information. Also, how do I find a physiotherapist who has specific knowledge about osteoporosis? I am thrilled to have your program available, but I would also like someone who could watch me doing the exercises to make sure I am doing them correctly.
Thank you again

Hi, I'm a 65 year old male who has osteoporosis due to steroid (prednisone) use for an autoimmune neurological condition. The neuro condition has been under control for a year, may be in remission, and I am tapering from taking 30-40mg prednisone per day for a little over a year to alternating 7.5/0mg right now. I had compression fractures in L1-L3 and L5 in late 2018 and they've healed. Currently no sharp or dull pain (physical therapy core strengthening helped greatly) but have the stoop which limits walking and standing for a long time and requires I use a cane. Proposed osteoporosis treatment is an annual infusion of Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) but I will get a second opinion next month. Before all this I was always very active and strong and no stranger to hearty exercise.

Any experience and/or comments on steroid-induced osteoporosis? Does it change any advice on exercising that will be presented? The endocrinologist I went to seemed to emphasize that steroid-induced osteoporosis is different from age-related/metabolic change osteoporosis.

Thank you.

Mike

Hi Margaret, I am 62 and recently had a bone density test which revealed that I have osteopenia in the right femural neck. All my doctor said was that I increase my calcium intake. Have you ever researched about hormones? I am now reading a book by Dr. Uzzi Reiss called "Natural Hormone Balance for Women" that was suggested to me by a friend who is in her 70's recently her doctor said her bone mass is one of someone in their 30's. She attributes it to the bio-identical estrogen that she takes and orders from a compounding pharmacy called Biest troche pill with added DHEA and testosterone plus she takes a nonsynthetic progesterone. She said that as outlined in the book, you take a blood test to first make sure that you are not estrogen dominant and the boold test determines how much of each hormone a person should take. Have you ever heard of this for healthy bones?

Hi! I'm brand new to the series and wondering whether I will have future access to all seven days' worth of lessons and videos or if that access will disappear after the week is up. Thanks!

How do you feel about calcium supplements? Do they work as good as eating/drinking your calcium? How much do you recommend taking per day?

Hello Margaret, in your video you briefly talk about quality of bone versus density of bone. What is the difference? Can I have low bone density, but still improve my bone quality?

Hi Margaret, I am 52 years old and don't have osteoporosis but am experiencing bad posture as a result of my computer work. I look forward to seeing your first lesson on how to avoid that stooped / kyphotic posture. My daughter (age 21) has Connective Tissue Disease and experiences soreness/pain everywhere. Will this help her? She currently exercises and does strength training.

Margaret, I am glad I found, through searching on the net, your program. I have a question though that needs addressing. I am 75 years of age and am on the low end of the spectrum when it comes to osteoporosis meaning I have a severe case of it. In 2014 I suffered 3 compressed fractures. Since then two more. And I have spells of pinched nerves that set me back a week and now am experiencing something similar in that my gluten and lumbar area are very sore and inflamed. I would like to know if you think that your exercises are safe for me to do and if they will help me to increase my done mass in any way at this stage. I am serious about wanting to help myself but I need to know I am doing the wring thing. Please reply when you get the chance at m******n@gmail.com. Thank you. I'm grateful.

I don’t see any excercises was on this introduction?

Hi Margaret,

Is your exercise program available digitally? I live in Australia and the delivery of the DVDs will take a month or more.
I am 59 years old and I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis and would like to start your exercise program straight away if possible.

Thanks,
Maryline

Where do I get more info on a diet for osteoporosis is and bone building?

Hi Margaret,

I recently had a scan which gave me a T-score: Left Femur: -2.3, Hip -1.5 I am 69 yo Vegan and endurance runner (just 10km 4 times a week), never broken a bone in my body, zero medications, no major injuries, hardly any soreness in my knees (Never in knees), feet, ankles, hips or back pain (never back pain in my life). My doctor wants me to give me a prolia jab, after looking at the side effects I said there's got to be a better way, he says I'm going to have a fall, bust my hip and die! I told him I would try my own way w/o the jab for 6 months, he wasn't happy.

My neck does "creak" a bit when I twist it, I do not have any inhibitions or resistance when I gently twist my neck/spin and turn effortlessly 180 degrees right/left (been doing this most of my life). I do push-ups, sit-ups ( i think this is bad for me after looking at your video's) and a few pilates exercises and have done so for a few years.

I was totally shocked at my diagnosis as I thought I had everything covered, but I didn't. My biggest fear has always been having a fall and being hospitalised. Questions;
1. Am I going to have a fall and die?
2. Given my hip score is -1.5, should I mainly focus on the neck?
3. What would cause my neck to be in this state and is it reversible? My father had very bad neck with his cartilage badly wasted (this was from 1 small exposure and a series of exposures to atomic bomb explosions, but I was conceived before the second exposure, not so my younger brother and his neck is really bad, but then he is a painter).
4. Do you think your course would be able to get me back on track? I'd like to prove that my doctor is wrong.
5. Is endurance running bad for me or should I cut it down to 5 km (which is what I'm doing until I get some good advice).

Honestly, the thought of taking medication is horrible and one that I want to resist but if it is the last resort, then I may have too.

Kind regards

Warren

yes, because i'm living proof. I'm making gains.

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my early 40's. I have been exercising and taking different medicines for over 20 years. I am now 65 years old. My bone density has been decreasing and the Tscore is now -3.7 The doctor wants me to try Prolia. I am concerned with all of the side effects. Before this I took Forteo for 2 years but it did not my increase bone density but decreased slightly. Is a consultation with Margaret covered by Medicare insurance-I have Aetna.? I also have receeding gums and dentists don't seem to want to do the grafting, I believe because of the osteoporosis medications I have been taking. Please comment about these things when you can. Thank you.

Can you please comment on the other things I shared. Thank you

I have just registered with your website after hearing about it through a support group organized by Osteoporosis Canada. I can see that the thorough ,information and calm,
experienced helpfulness are going to make this a valued resource as I tackle a
moderate
case of osteoporosis and a hip replacement. Thank you for all the work that has gone into making this available.

Thank you very much Margaret, I just saw the first exercise video. I´m a 58 years old man with osteoporosis. I will do the exersises plan in order to save my density bones.

Like your professional credentials and common sense approach - 69 year old - always excercised (and thought I was eating healthy !!) however now dx with post menopausal osteoporosis lower back and osteopenia in L hip. My medical doctor recommended continued exercise, strength training and to take collagen peptides, she also advocates for more of a plant based diet although I do eat animal protein 1 to 2 xs a week (buy grass fed beef). Could you recommend or suggest blood work to be done to check for estrogen, progesterone and/or cortisol, parathyroid levels? much appreciated - Peggy

I just bought your book and discovered your website. First thank you. I am 68 and my T score is -2.5 in the femoral neck and -3.7 in the lumbar. There is one thing I’m not clear about. Are these exercises… For example the heel drop …safe for someone with numbers like that? I ask because they only thing I was told is to avoid any kind of impact. I am active and walk and exercise most days. I use the elliptical to avoid impact… I did see in your book the importance of posture on the elliptical. But the clearer question I guess is are your exercises safe for all degrees of osteoporosis?

Also wonder if you have heard of OsteoStrong. It is osteogenic loading and a business that is internationally franchised… Four machines specifically developed so that you safely use maximum force to stimulate bones.

I just opened this site after signing up yesterday. I am not able to view the videos. I live on a small Island in fFiji and our bandwidth is too limited. Unless there is more verbal communication, I will not be able to make much use of this resource. Any suggestions?

I just subscribed to the 7 day course and I got my Day one email yesterday but did not get Day 2 today. I checked my spam folder and it is not there either. Can you send/resend please? I am very impressed with your website and and so grateful for the information! Thanks

I just subscribed to your 7 day course and received my Day 1 email yesterday but did not receive my Day 2 email today. I checked my spam folder but it was not there either. Can you please send/resend? Thanks so much!

Hello,
I have a question about the exercises, the toe raises and in particular the heel raises. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis recently.
I have had a left calcaneal osteotomy and FDL tendon transfer (after the Posterior Tibial Tendon detached from the bone) in my L foot, and my R foot has similar PTT problems as well.
So I am wondering if rising on my toes and putting pressure on them would be contraindicated?
Thank you very much. I would not want to aggravate that problem. Susan

Hi my name is Mary I am 68. A t-score in two places of 2.5 to 2.6. I from USA lLL. I can not take drugs. My blood pressure went to 265 over 150 one pill for ost. I almost kicked the bucket. So I am trusting GOD for a miricule on a good health diet and good exercise. I want to maintain my
T scores or better them by the grace of God. Any body out there needs to resurch
That six month shot.