I've done a rebounder 4-5 times a week for 19 years (wore the first one out!) for cardio. It lowered my PA pressures to normal. So I'm stuck with it, whether I like it or not. The good thing is, it can be done at home, isn't dependent on weather, and I can watch your videos while jogging. 😊 Just getting started on your Platinum program, and I know I'll be in good hands.
Apparently the flexibility of bones is better than simple bone density which might mean more brittle bones for avoiding breaks when falling. I don’t know how flexibility of bones is determined, tho.
I was about to buy a mini trampoline. But i asked my surgeon first. He did 2 hip replacements 2 years ago. He told me that rebounding is a high impact exercise which might hurt my hips or back, because i had compression fractures before.
You're a mind reader. I've been feeling guilty bcos I wasn't using my mini-trampoline bcos I had a brain stroke & my balance is off, so I was afraid to use it bcos I don't have something like a railing to hold on to. And there you are, with a video on this very topic. "Ask and ye shall receive". Thank You so Much.
Just a suggestion. Would a thick rope hung from a floor joist above help. It’s more or less out of your way but can easily be grabbed if you lose your balance. I’m thinking thick in like the ones kids climb in gym class thick.🤔
@@drizler -- LOLOL -Seriously? Are you asking me to hang myself? They sell special bars for mini-trampolines, but here in Canada, they are expensive & I'm a senior on a low pension and the cost of living here, what with high taxes, high rent, insane food prices, buying that expensive bar is out of the question.
@@sonflower1118 - I tried that last year and still managed to lose my balance & go flying off the unit. The cross bar is much safer, as you use both hand to maintain balance, but alas, I will have to save for that bcos I just signed up for the new healing modality called EE System. We waited over a year for it to come to Ontario. Canada. Not cheap, to say the least. Thank you for caring to make that suggestion. Bless You!
Hi. Being 61 and 95 lbs my entire life at 5'0"...I got a -4.2 spine dexa. Reputable Medical sites mention flawed results for extreme height on the dexa. 3 doctors later and no one will talk about this statement to me. Doc recommended tymlos. No height loss ever and i ski and skate with falls this year yet have not broken anything. So frustrated. Why would my bones look like the dexa average woman. Why are we not checking bones at 35, 52 and 65...? (To compare with ourselves always and not the average height and weight. ) Thx for all your efforts !
Hi Lisa, Totally understand your frustration and you are correct. There is concern about DEXA and people at the ends of the height spectrum. This is a weakness of medical research in general. Consider looking at our imaging video for more information but what you seek is information about your bone quality. There are a few mays to attempt to get that but it's not easy. Consider joining our masterclass for more information and the ability to ask questions about drugs and alternative options.
@@majellastein3550 There is a time and place for medications. I use them much less often than traditional medicine would suggest and get great results.
@OptimalBoneHealthwithDrDoug what about reclast. Fosamax? I don't want to take them, but I want advice on all options. Can you suggest other? I know you say weight bearing exercises, yoga plates. I had 3 rotator cuff surgeries so weights are limited.
Thank you Dr. Doug...I have been catching up on your videos and you have given me great encouragement and ibfirmation to deal with osteoporosis. I only wish you were in Ireland so i could really benefit from your treatment. Bless you with health and please keep up the videos. Many thanks from Ireland
Correct. Walking will slow bone density and impact from running could have a positive impact but in general we don't see benefit from chronic endurance training.
I was taught by my PT that the benefit of walking with osteoporosis is improved balance, thus a reduced chance of fall and fractures. Do you agree?@@Dr_DougLucas
Thank you for this video and your channel!! In your research, did you learn whether using a mini-rebounder can cause stress fractures (of the foot or elsewhere)? Some PTs say rebounding with osteoporosis causes stress fractures, others say it does not. It is a bit confusing. Thank you!
Great question! Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
REBOUNDER vs OSCILLATING VIBE PLATES: We would like to learn how bone strength & bone density compare. NASA & ProTeam use the Oscillating Vibe Plates for a number of reasons. Could Bone Health be one of them Dr Doug? Let us know, Thank you in Advance
Great question! Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
Thank you, Dr. Lucas. For the awesome videos of many subjects on osteoporosis. You are the best. I live in New Zealand, and I have been diagnosed (by Dexa) with minus 3 on my lumber spines & osteopania of the hip. The specialist physician & endocrinologist from Dexa suggested taking zoledronate or bisphospphonate or zolendronate, etc. I am so worried about the side effects of the drug. Do you agree to use the drug to prevent fractures in the future? Or can diets & exercise prevent fractures? Would you like to explain about the drugs? Thank you very much for reading my suggestion.
Hello, Drug videos coming. I’m general I don’t like drugs that suppress metabolism of bone. Bisphosphonates and Prolia fit that category. There is a role for these drugs but our approach is to figure out why you are losing bone and to reverse those causes of bone loss and support bow growth. That is possible and we do it every day. Consider our masterclass as a next step in your journey. Don’t worry about the time gap we will send you a link to a recording of the presentation.
Personal opinion here: Reformer pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor - preferably a physiotherapist - offers resistance training, balance, mobility and postural adjustment but not much in the way of impact. There have been some small trials looking at pilates and pilates reformer exercises with varying results regarding bone density, but good outcomes with balance, strength and postural improvement - that’s all good. I’ve been doing reformer pilates for a few years and don’t think there’s been bone density improvement, however, my thoracic mobility and reduction in kyphosis have been significant. I’m certain had I not been doing this form of exercise at the time my bones were losing mineral (unaware of it at the time) that my spine particularly would be seriously in bad shape. I’ve had a reduction in back and neck pain because I’m stronger and straightening up. I actually bought a reformer because it’s something I intend to use the rest of my life. I also have a great Physio who understands osteoporosis and she gives me properly structured routines that progress me. Very happy.
HI Karen and Magpie girl, Great input from Magpie Girl! I agree with all of that and view the work the same. I love reformer work and a new style from a company called Lagree. It is great resistance, balance, core etc. I've looked at some research and the change in BMD when pilates is used exclusively is not that impressive but I wouldn't expect it to be. It lacks significant gravity forces and impact. Ultimately though, we want to prevent falls and build strong bones. We are more than BMD.
@@Dr_DougLucas Totally agree. I reckon everyone should actually do reformer Pilates starting as children! It's impact on my posture has been life-changing. It doesn't happen overnight but if you stick with it, you can make huge strides.
Weight-bearing yes, but not with any impact. I have not seen any specific studies on elliptical and bone health but my guess is it would be somewhere between walking and cycling, which is not particularly promising. There is value in the exercise, but probably not a major component of a bone building program.
I searched for this video because I have terrible degenerative disc disease with a grade 2 spondylolisthesis of the L4/5 with a complete loss of disc. I’m a life long exerciser with an emphasis on strength training. My question is in regards to using a mini trampoline as a form of cardiovascular training, will that just further aggravate my back issues and my newly diagnosed severe hip arthritis? Haven’t met with a back specialist yet so I can’t ask and declined a referral for hip replacement for now. Thanks in advance.
Hi Rhonda. Possibly. Grade two spondy is likely stable but please consult with someone that knows this area well. Trampolines are effective tools for balance and fall prevention but there are many tools for cardiovascular health.
So what about the adgility exercises do you think leads to the improvement? The balance component, the impact, or the quick movements? I ask because thinking about dance. Could that have similar effects as adgility exercises? But what type of dance?
The fast kind! Dance is great for many reasons but so variable that it would be hard to study. The benefits to agility exercises are all of the things listed. Keep dancing even if it isn't directly impacting bones.
Hello, Take a look at the video in WBV! That product has good evidence and I’ve heard reports of great quality! Power plate is another good brand and we have a discount code on our website under resources.
Algae is popular because it is plant based and has calcium. Unfortunately, it also is an ocean sponge and absorbs toxins which are abundant in our oceans. I don't recommend algae products to my patients for this reason.
Hi Dr Lucas Thank you for explaining and making it easy to understand what is osteoporosis I would like you to talk about treatment from Osterstrong since l have been diagnosed with osteoporosis
At 4:57 you talk about no bone mineral density improvement, while acknowledging it was too short of a period of time to tell anyway (12 weeks). Then later in your video, with the other study, you say there was no improvement in bone mineral density after a year which should be long enough to see improvement - and then proceed to say osteoporosis isn’t about bone mineral density anyway- but rather what you call bone strength. And then you basically just guess that in the 2nd study they probably had some improvement in bone strength. ???
Ya I don’t think so. The only thing I can find that might be legitimate related to nasa was balance and calorie burn. Nothing regarding muscle. And they are comparing this to running - which is not good for anyone but the idea that it is just won’t die.
I've done a rebounder 4-5 times a week for 19 years (wore the first one out!) for cardio. It lowered my PA pressures to normal. So I'm stuck with it, whether I like it or not. The good thing is, it can be done at home, isn't dependent on weather, and I can watch your videos while jogging. 😊 Just getting started on your Platinum program, and I know I'll be in good hands.
Thank you for sharing all of this!
Thank you for emphasizing balance. My grandmother had osteoporosis but she never had a fall/fracture.
Thanks for sharing your story! Bone health is much more than just a diagnosis!
Apparently the flexibility of bones is better than simple bone density which might mean more brittle bones for avoiding breaks when falling. I don’t know how flexibility of bones is determined, tho.
I was about to buy a mini trampoline. But i asked my surgeon first. He did 2 hip replacements 2 years ago.
He told me that rebounding is a high impact exercise which might hurt my hips or back, because i had compression fractures before.
Thank you for sharing this!
You're a mind reader. I've been feeling guilty bcos I wasn't using my mini-trampoline bcos I had
a brain stroke & my balance is off, so I was afraid to use it bcos I don't have something like a
railing to hold on to.
And there you are, with a video on this very topic. "Ask and ye shall receive". Thank You so Much.
Thank you! Have fun and be careful
Just a suggestion. Would a thick rope hung from a floor joist above help. It’s more or less out of your way but can easily be grabbed if you lose your balance. I’m thinking thick in like the ones kids climb in gym class thick.🤔
@@drizler -- LOLOL -Seriously? Are you asking me to hang myself?
They sell special bars for mini-trampolines, but here in Canada, they are expensive & I'm a senior on a low pension and the cost of living here, what with high taxes, high rent, insane food prices, buying that expensive bar is out of the question.
I have to put a chair next to me to hold onto or grab if I lose my balance. Best wishes!
@@sonflower1118 - I tried that last year and still managed to lose my balance & go flying off the unit.
The cross bar is much safer, as you use both hand to maintain balance, but alas, I will have to save for that bcos I just signed up for the new healing modality called
EE System. We waited over a year for it to come to Ontario. Canada. Not cheap, to say the least.
Thank you for caring to make that suggestion. Bless You!
Hi. Being 61 and 95 lbs my entire life at 5'0"...I got a -4.2 spine dexa. Reputable Medical sites mention flawed results for extreme height on the dexa. 3 doctors later and no one will talk about this statement to me. Doc recommended tymlos. No height loss ever and i ski and skate with falls this year yet have not broken anything. So frustrated. Why would my bones look like the dexa average woman. Why are we not checking bones at 35, 52 and 65...? (To compare with ourselves always and not the average height and weight. )
Thx for all your efforts !
Hi Lisa,
Totally understand your frustration and you are correct. There is concern about DEXA and people at the ends of the height spectrum. This is a weakness of medical research in general. Consider looking at our imaging video for more information but what you seek is information about your bone quality. There are a few mays to attempt to get that but it's not easy.
Consider joining our masterclass for more information and the ability to ask questions about drugs and alternative options.
Thanks Dr Lucas, your video are so helpful for people with bone problems.
I'm glad they are helpful! Thank you for watching
Always love our videos! Thank you so much!
Glad you like them. Thank you for watching!
Thank you. Appreciate your report.
Thank you for watching!
I am to see an endocrinologist next week. They are considering medication. What are your thought? I want to be prepared with questions. Thank you.
@@majellastein3550 There is a time and place for medications. I use them much less often than traditional medicine would suggest and get great results.
@OptimalBoneHealthwithDrDoug what about reclast. Fosamax? I don't want to take them, but I want advice on all options. Can you suggest other? I know you say weight bearing exercises, yoga plates. I had 3 rotator cuff surgeries so weights are limited.
@@majellastein3550 This would be better answered in our Master Class. Have you attended? It's free and you can sign up in the description below.
Thank you Dr. Doug...I have been catching up on your videos and you have given me great encouragement and ibfirmation to deal with osteoporosis. I only wish you were in Ireland so i could really benefit from your treatment. Bless you with health and please keep up the videos. Many thanks from Ireland
Thank you. We do offer international coaching options if you like. You can also consider our masterclass.
Running and walking does not improve bone health/density? Did I hear that correctly?
Correct. Walking will slow bone density and impact from running could have a positive impact but in general we don't see benefit from chronic endurance training.
I was taught by my PT that the benefit of walking with osteoporosis is improved balance, thus a reduced chance of fall and fractures. Do you agree?@@Dr_DougLucas
Thank you for this video and your channel!! In your research, did you learn whether using a mini-rebounder can cause stress fractures (of the foot or elsewhere)? Some PTs say rebounding with osteoporosis causes stress fractures, others say it does not. It is a bit confusing. Thank you!
Great question! Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
REBOUNDER vs OSCILLATING VIBE PLATES: We would like to learn how bone strength & bone density compare. NASA & ProTeam use the Oscillating Vibe Plates for a number of reasons. Could Bone Health be one of them Dr Doug? Let us know, Thank you in Advance
Great question! Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
Thank you, Dr. Lucas.
For the awesome videos of many subjects on osteoporosis. You are the best.
I live in New Zealand, and I have been diagnosed (by Dexa) with minus 3 on my lumber spines & osteopania of the hip. The specialist physician & endocrinologist from Dexa suggested taking zoledronate or bisphospphonate or zolendronate, etc.
I am so worried about the side effects of the drug.
Do you agree to use the drug to prevent fractures in the future? Or can diets & exercise prevent fractures? Would you like to explain about the drugs? Thank you very much for reading my suggestion.
Hello,
Drug videos coming. I’m general I don’t like drugs that suppress metabolism of bone. Bisphosphonates and Prolia fit that category. There is a role for these drugs but our approach is to figure out why you are losing bone and to reverse those causes of bone loss and support bow growth. That is possible and we do it every day. Consider our masterclass as a next step in your journey. Don’t worry about the time gap we will send you a link to a recording of the presentation.
Great information. Any thoughts on exercising for bone health using a pilates reformer/machine?
Personal opinion here: Reformer pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor - preferably a physiotherapist - offers resistance training, balance, mobility and postural adjustment but not much in the way of impact. There have been some small trials looking at pilates and pilates reformer exercises with varying results regarding bone density, but good outcomes with balance, strength and postural improvement - that’s all good. I’ve been doing reformer pilates for a few years and don’t think there’s been bone density improvement, however, my thoracic mobility and reduction in kyphosis have been significant. I’m certain had I not been doing this form of exercise at the time my bones were losing mineral (unaware of it at the time) that my spine particularly would be seriously in bad shape. I’ve had a reduction in back and neck pain because I’m stronger and straightening up. I actually bought a reformer because it’s something I intend to use the rest of my life. I also have a great Physio who understands osteoporosis and she gives me properly structured routines that progress me. Very happy.
HI Karen and Magpie girl,
Great input from Magpie Girl! I agree with all of that and view the work the same. I love reformer work and a new style from a company called Lagree. It is great resistance, balance, core etc. I've looked at some research and the change in BMD when pilates is used exclusively is not that impressive but I wouldn't expect it to be. It lacks significant gravity forces and impact. Ultimately though, we want to prevent falls and build strong bones. We are more than BMD.
@@Dr_DougLucas Totally agree. I reckon everyone should actually do reformer Pilates starting as children! It's impact on my posture has been life-changing. It doesn't happen overnight but if you stick with it, you can make huge strides.
@@magpiegirl3783 That would be a good habit to create for sure.
What about an elliptical machine
Does that qualify as a weight bearing exercise?
Weight-bearing yes, but not with any impact. I have not seen any specific studies on elliptical and bone health but my guess is it would be somewhere between walking and cycling, which is not particularly promising. There is value in the exercise, but probably not a major component of a bone building program.
I searched for this video because I have terrible degenerative disc disease with a grade 2 spondylolisthesis of the L4/5 with a complete loss of disc. I’m a life long exerciser with an emphasis on strength training. My question is in regards to using a mini trampoline as a form of cardiovascular training, will that just further aggravate my back issues and my newly diagnosed severe hip arthritis? Haven’t met with a back specialist yet so I can’t ask and declined a referral for hip replacement for now. Thanks in advance.
Hi Rhonda. Possibly. Grade two spondy is likely stable but please consult with someone that knows this area well. Trampolines are effective tools for balance and fall prevention but there are many tools for cardiovascular health.
So what about the adgility exercises do you think leads to the improvement? The balance component, the impact, or the quick movements? I ask because thinking about dance. Could that have similar effects as adgility exercises? But what type of dance?
The fast kind! Dance is great for many reasons but so variable that it would be hard to study. The benefits to agility exercises are all of the things listed. Keep dancing even if it isn't directly impacting bones.
Dr Doug please let me have your views on the Marodyne LIV device.
Hello,
Take a look at the video in WBV! That product has good evidence and I’ve heard reports of great quality! Power plate is another good brand and we have a discount code on our website under resources.
@@Dr_DougLucasto
Could you please explain about algae ? It really helps to people with osteoporosis?
Algae is popular because it is plant based and has calcium. Unfortunately, it also is an ocean sponge and absorbs toxins which are abundant in our oceans. I don't recommend algae products to my patients for this reason.
Hi Dr Lucas
Thank you for explaining and making it easy to understand what is osteoporosis
I would like you to talk about treatment from Osterstrong since l have been diagnosed with osteoporosis
Osteostrong video being recorded today!
At 4:57 you talk about no bone mineral density improvement, while acknowledging it was too short of a period of time to tell anyway (12 weeks).
Then later in your video, with the other study, you say there was no improvement in bone mineral density after a year which should be long enough to see improvement - and then proceed to say osteoporosis isn’t about bone mineral density anyway- but rather what you call bone strength. And then you basically just guess that in the 2nd study they probably had some improvement in bone strength.
???
NASA did studies and good for astronauts, before and after for muscles etc.
Thank you for sharing this!
Ya I don’t think so. The only thing I can find that might be legitimate related to nasa was balance and calorie burn. Nothing regarding muscle. And they are comparing this to running - which is not good for anyone but the idea that it is just won’t die.
There is no evidence from nasa related to bone health.
if you have the money, bellicon all the way
Thank you for sharing!
You watch this video that explicitly states there is no evidence and your response is get a bellicon. 🙄
I’ve come to the conclusion that most studies are pointless!
Definitely depends on where they are coming from!