Save $$. Are you ready for a Home Based Osteoporosis & Balance program designed by trained Physical Therapists? Then check out Wellen AND receive 25% off of your Membership when you use: ED25 at checkout. Here's the link www.getwellen.com/. Start getting STRONGER Today! Here's the link for all of my Osteoporosis videos ruclips.net/p/PL7iadTWb0ExqS-wsl0ssK7jKVwqkRTTlJ Also, join our Facebook group to learn more about Healthy Aging facebook.com/groups/livewell50 Thanks for watching! Join our Facebook group to learn more about Aging Strong! facebook.com/groups/livewell50 Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@expandingpathways.com to learn more about an individual Tele Yoga session. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for these. I got a compression fracture at L1 doing plow 10 months ago. I will never forget the feeling and sound of the bone breaking. It was nauseating. I discovered I have osteoporosis. It’s so sad as I used to be a yoga instructor many years ago. It was such a huge part of my life. Now I have to modify a lot and I don’t feel that wonderful stretch and the deep relaxation I used to get from that, but I still can do some things. It’s important to focus on what you can do, not what you can’t any longer do.
I have been doing yoga since 6 or 7 years ago (I'm 67 now) Last year I was diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis, so I researched about yoga for osteoporosis and I discovered the 12 poses of yoga recommended by doctor Fishman. I do these poses 3 or 4 times a week and stopped doing many of the poses I used to do before. I'm working hard to stop and even reverse the osteoporosis with these yoga poses and also alternating with weights 2 or 3 days a week. Thank you for your great advise about osteoporosis.
I also have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (lumbar and hip) and am beginning exercises for strength and balance. I'm very flexible and fairly strong already (69). I started the Fishman poses after reading the med literature suggesting it does help with bone loss. But I see that some of the poses involves twisting the spine and that concerns me. Any thoughts on that?
Thank you for addressing this issue with yoga..I h 4:42 ave taken a variety of yoga and exercise class..all with many women in their late 50s to 70s and there is no considerationbfor what is contraindicated for those with osteo.
I teach Iyengar style yoga and always address osteoporosis in my classes. Just as Elizabeth said, you do not want a flow class. I am also on zoom and love that teaching platform. Thank you for this important information!
I'm pleased to see I've been using common sense when I'm in my yoga class, although most of the poses are gentle with breaks in between. Great info. Are you doing another video showing yoga poses you can do?
Thank you both for this video. At 81 with T12, T6 & 7 issues, dx'd Osteopenia, even getting on the floor is a huge challenge. The getting up. I'm giggling because I did yoga, weight training for decades, until I could no longer do them the way I wanted. I tried legs against the wall on my mattress, and getting my butt close to headboard is not only a challenge it cracks me up. Not giving up. Will research Hatha as a possibility. Most appreciative of this video and suggestions. Best to you both.
Thank you both so much. Very helpful and much needed information. I was doing a lot of incorrect poses. Elizabeth, if you would do more acceptable Yoga poses, it would be wonderful.
Your information and advice is so valuable and very helpful! You both are great teachers. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis in my spine, and I am trying to build strength, muscle and density in my bones…your videos are helping me to understand how to do exercises without hurting myself. You both are wonderful! Thank you so much.! God bless you. 🙂
I'm 60 and diagnosed with osteoporosis. When I was told I have it, I asked if I could still do yoga and was told yes, no one told me be careful with some of the positions. They suggested pills and shots, which I'm not doing. I enjoy my yoga. Also I started walking, using weights. I'm glad there are videos for bone density.
I truly enjoyed also impressed how both of you can work together to get the point across to many people affected by bone loss. However, You mentioned a Zoom Session that I would be interested in…. I’m very active with lots of energy and been doing Yoga, Pilates, TaiChi, lap swimmer and former runner for more than half my life. I continue to find this hard to believe I’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia from a dexa test, so I stopped my practice which included the headstand, shoulderstand, along with any rounding of the back poses, which I find almost impossible to keep up with, but continue to try. Unfortunately most daily chores require some rounding that cannot be helped…although I have learned quite a bit more after watching your video. Looking forward to hear from you and able to set up Zoom. Thanks again and again!
Hello Valerie, you are very welcome! Please contact Elizabeth through email to schedule your zoom elizabeth@expandingpathways.com Have a great day! @@Valerieann100
Yes. I learned something. I tried all of the "illegal" yoga poses here and I could do them all without discomfort, even though I have low t scores (-2.5 lumbar spine, -3.0 left hip). I am skeptical of everything I have read since my recent bone scans. Nothing personal, but I think I'll just reduce my Omeprazole to 20mg and add some weight training to my regimen of hiking, cycling and skate skiing (in winter). My GP will do a follow-up bone scan in a year.
Excellent video, thank you. I teach Qigong and always cue students to avoid forward fold position. But what about the spinal rotation done standing, twisting side to side with some gentle momentum, knocking the fists on the low back and low abdomen? I suggest going easy, but at the same time it gives an opportunity to lengthen the spine upward, relax the shoulders down, and generally warm up the spinal muscles. It's a classic exercise and feels safe to me, as long as it isn't forced. What do you think? Thanks!
Salute to the sun is what caused the damage to my knee and I was in my late 30's. I don't know whether the teacher didn't prepare us or whether I wasn't warmed up enough but decades later that damage has become arthritis and is painful. So I know from experience that yoga can be a problem.
Refreshing to see a couple treating each other with so much respect, consideration and attention. Those are the foundation of a good relationship. PS.: A big kiss on the Dog’s forehead❤
I'm having to learn how to adjust modified my yoga poses . I will avoid the excess flexion & Twists I felt already not good doing those . Osteopenia Hips & Osteoporosis spine L3
I’m 51 and was just recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I’ve been doing yoga daily for 4 years, some days just 10 minutes, but every day and I do all of these poses. Am I supposed to stop doing these poses now even though I’m used to them, my body seems to be fine with them? I’ve had chronic hip pain for years and my back has went out several times, but since yoga it’s been better not worse. I feel like yoga is what’s kept me flexible, I’m so stiff after sitting etc I can’t imagine if I didn’t do it. Im just confused on whether I should stop doing forward folds now since my diagnosis. I love how I feel in forward fold! 😢
The only problem is in the fold, you may have a disc bulge out because not only does the bone weaken but the connective tissues also weaken and the discs become more vulnerable. Also depending on how bad the osteoporosis is, the bone structure could be too weak and develop a fracture. I would say, just listen to your body…. Any pain at all, stop.
I have taught yoga for osteoporosis patients for 2 years now. My teaching has been informed by the work that Loren Fishman has done. I do teach very gentle twists--people do have to twist in real life. I do not recommend yin yoga at all. I have taken a few yin classes just to better understand the postures, holds, etc. In my experience, many teachers don't know much about osteoporosis. Some of the poses are really not appropriate and are held for much too long. I totally agree as far as power and vinyasa are concerned. (I am an RN, I have osteoporosis, and modifications are key!
Yin yoga has been so helpful for me. I held a lot of trauma in my body. These long poses help me release and reset my fascia. It also helps me focus on my breathing. My whole body is relaxed, I sleep better, my anxiety is gone, my cortisol lowered. Going easy is fine to still get wonderful benefits. I highly recommend it.
Thank you for this video. Am I understanding that the bottom line is keeping the back straight rather than rounding? I get a lot of relief from seated twists and definitely keep my back straight. I am 78 and have had osteoporosis for many years.
You are very welcome! Yes, you want to minimize the twisting and try to keep your back straight versus rounding. You can do seated twists, but I would not go to end range as you may put your spine in a compromised position if you do.
So basically, stop doing everything that makes my lower back feel better despite the fact I’ve been doing this for 20+ years? This just confuses me as how I can go from doing these poses without issues and because I get diagnosed with osteoporosis, I suddenly have to stop doing poses that help me build a stronger back ? I’ve probably have had osteoporosis for sometime, way before getting my first DEXA scan. My body hurts when I don’t do these twists and forward folds.
Is any scientific evidence for your yoga disclaim? I’ve done the Internet researchers and I did not find proves for your yoga disclaim! If you have some longitudinal study on yoga pros and cons give us please.😊
Thank you for your videos. If forward flexion is not recommended, what about backbends and half cobra pose on the forearms (not fully extended cobra pose). Thank you in advance.
Great information and demonstration. I can do a plow naturally with my feet touching the floor and feel very comfortable because I am hyper mobile. Little do I know it may be the #1 “don’t”! I study ballet and in class we have something called “port de bras” (carriage of the arms), combined with bending forward of the torso (flat back), forming a 90 degree with the straight legs (L-shape). I guess once it passes 90 degree, the back won’t be flat anymore but it is only a nano second before it returns to the flat back position, reversing the path. Should this be avoided as well? Thank you!
Great question! It depends on how many times you are doing the movement. There will always be some "rounding" of our backs during life, we just want to limit it and avoid repeated movements (like during some exercises). This video may help as well ruclips.net/video/_T5h5RsVDmc/видео.html Thanks for watching !
So…are all these concerns with mild osteoporosis…if there is such a thing….or more of a concern for those with bigger negative t scores? Does that make sense? Im just barely in the negative range.
My dexa scans in the past have shown osteopenia in one area and normal in the other two areas. I had a compression fracture at T11 this past spring. It's my understanding that this now classifies my situation as osteoporotic. I'm wondering if I don't have any pain or discomfort in doing the yoga poses if I should continue because it's strengthening areas that I'm weak in or should I discontinue and only do poses that are meant for osteoporosis? Would I be doing more damage by proceeding with flow yoga rather than osteoporosic safe yoga postures. Thank you for your great videos and information.
Are these definite "no" poses? I got osteoporosis at age 41 from early menopause for breast cancer treatment. Yoga and exercise help me so much physically and mentally and my class has a lot of forward folds (i love the Y and teachers so I don't want to change.) Thanks for taking the time to answer me. I am so frustrated by osteoporosis in general especially bc exercise is supposed to help yet we have to be so careful :( thank you and love your channel.
Great question! No doubt yoga is helping you both mentally and physically. I would recommend making minor adjustments to avoid the "extreme" positions that may put your spine in a compromised position. Good luck!
No, you really don’t want to bend forward if you have osteoporosis and bone density issues. Because of the stress it can place on the front of the vertebral body, which is already losing bone mass density, which is why unfortunately some people that have severe osteoporosis are really hunched over with an increased kyphosis of their middle back.
This video will shed some light on movements to avoid that also pertain to certain yoga poses. ruclips.net/video/_T5h5RsVDmc/видео.htmlsi=Sm8IrOo2azOeNDbM Hope it helps explain things better, let me know.
I have osteopenia. Should I modify yoga poses like you describe or am I ok doing the typical poses until I progress to osteoporosis? (Is progressing to osteoporosis a given?)
Great question! I would still limit the compression on your spine (even if you never develop osteoporosis) by following theses precautions. As a PT, I tend to be a bit more conservative :)
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At the end of this great video you said that the next video will show a good group of yoga poses.....I can't find that video.
Thanks for these. I got a compression fracture at L1 doing plow 10 months ago. I will never forget the feeling and sound of the bone breaking. It was nauseating. I discovered I have osteoporosis. It’s so sad as I used to be a yoga instructor many years ago. It was such a huge part of my life. Now I have to modify a lot and I don’t feel that wonderful stretch and the deep relaxation I used to get from that, but I still can do some things. It’s important to focus on what you can do, not what you can’t any longer do.
Sorry for your fracture, but modification is the key. Stay tuned as Elizabeth will be doing more Yoga and osteoporosis safe exercises/poses.
IM confused I thought yoga helps to prevent fractures?
I have been doing yoga since 6 or 7 years ago (I'm 67 now) Last year I was diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis, so I researched about yoga for osteoporosis and I discovered the 12 poses of yoga recommended by doctor Fishman. I do these poses 3 or 4 times a week and stopped doing many of the poses I used to do before. I'm working hard to stop and even reverse the osteoporosis with these yoga poses and also alternating with weights 2 or 3 days a week. Thank you for your great advise about osteoporosis.
You are very welcome! This video may help you as well ruclips.net/video/gHboKGnytWY/видео.htmlsi=9ZML8GbyBA6x_AQt. Best wishes!
I also have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (lumbar and hip) and am beginning exercises for strength and balance. I'm very flexible and fairly strong already (69). I started the Fishman poses after reading the med literature suggesting it does help with bone loss. But I see that some of the poses involves twisting the spine and that concerns me. Any thoughts on that?
This was a great video. Loved Elizabeth's instruction and advice.
Thanks so much 🙏🏼
Thank you for addressing this issue with yoga..I h 4:42 ave taken a variety of yoga and exercise class..all with many women in their late 50s to 70s and there is no considerationbfor what is contraindicated for those with osteo.
Yes, many Yoga teachers are not aware of the precautions needed for clients with bone density issues. Pass on the videos :)
Excellent info. Thanks, so much, for sharing this important content.
You are very welcome!
Thank you for looking out for those of us with osteoporosis. Grateful for you guys, and love a good husband/wife team! ❤
You are very welcome and thank you!
This was a great video and an eye opener for me! Thanks so much Ed and Elizabeth😉
You are very welcome Carol, happy to help!
I appreciate reading the comments and your considerate replies. Thanks for taking time to answer people’s questions.
Thanks Marilee! I may not get to all the comments, but I do try to respond to people the best I can, have a great day!
I teach Iyengar style yoga and always address osteoporosis in my classes. Just as Elizabeth said, you do not want a flow class. I am also on zoom and love that teaching platform. Thank you for this important information!
Love that! You are very welcome
Perfect timing. I was just wanting to go back to yoga after being diagnosed but needed help. Yoga relives stress and helps my digestion
Excellent Victoria!
I'm pleased to see I've been using common sense when I'm in my yoga class, although most of the poses are gentle with breaks in between. Great info. Are you doing another video showing yoga poses you can do?
Thanks, Victoria! Yes, we will be. You may want to subscribe to the channel and turn on your notifications so you receive an alert when we upload it.
Thank you both for this video. At 81 with T12, T6 & 7 issues, dx'd Osteopenia, even getting on the floor is a huge challenge. The getting up. I'm giggling because I did yoga, weight training for decades, until I could no longer do them the way I wanted. I tried legs against the wall on my mattress, and getting my butt close to headboard is not only a challenge it cracks me up. Not giving up. Will research Hatha as a possibility. Most appreciative of this video and suggestions. Best to you both.
Thank you very much, and you are most welcome! Best wishes to you also
Huge thanks !!! I LOVE yoga. I was very much into Vinyasa, now I love to take all your tips and make sure I go into more safe poses. Big thanks 🙏🌟🌻
You're so welcome!
Really appreciate this practical and useful guidance to modify flexion poses into safer options. ❤
You're so welcome!
Thanks for the great information and modifications on these yoga poses.
You are very welcome!
Thank you both so much. Very helpful and much needed information. I was doing a lot of incorrect poses. Elizabeth, if you would do more acceptable Yoga poses, it would be wonderful.
Hello Mary, great idea, stay tuned!
Your information and advice is so valuable and very helpful! You both are great teachers. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis in my spine, and I am trying to build strength, muscle and density in my bones…your videos are helping me to understand how to do exercises without hurting myself. You both are wonderful! Thank you so much.! God bless you. 🙂
Thank you so much, happy to help!
I'm 60 and diagnosed with osteoporosis. When I was told I have it, I asked if I could still do yoga and was told yes, no one told me be careful with some of the positions. They suggested pills and shots, which I'm not doing. I enjoy my yoga. Also I started walking, using weights. I'm glad there are videos for bone density.
Yes, you do need to be careful, but you can still do Yoga.
Very important content
Thank you
You are very welcome!
This is great information, thank you!❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
I truly enjoyed
also impressed how both of you can work together to get the point across to many people affected by bone loss.
However, You mentioned a Zoom Session that I would be interested in…. I’m very active with lots of energy and been doing Yoga, Pilates, TaiChi, lap swimmer and former runner for more than half my life. I continue to find this hard to believe I’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia from a dexa test, so I stopped my practice which included the headstand, shoulderstand, along with any rounding of the back poses, which I find almost impossible to keep up with, but continue to try. Unfortunately most daily chores require some rounding that cannot be helped…although I have learned quite a bit more after watching your video. Looking forward to hear from you and able to set up Zoom. Thanks again and again!
Hello Valerie, you are very welcome! Please contact Elizabeth through email to schedule your zoom elizabeth@expandingpathways.com Have a great day!
@@Valerieann100
Excellent information. Thank you.
You are very welcome!
Thank you for sharing! Didn’t cross my mind that some of those poses could be harming more than helping. Happy to have found you!
You are so welcome!
Great Info I like yoga but good advice to protect spine .
Thanks Lynda!
Great tips!!!! Namaste 🙏🏻
Happy to help!
Yes. I learned something. I tried all of the "illegal" yoga poses here and I could do them all without discomfort, even though I have low t scores (-2.5 lumbar spine, -3.0 left hip). I am skeptical of everything I have read since my recent bone scans. Nothing personal, but I think I'll just reduce my Omeprazole to 20mg and add some weight training to my regimen of hiking, cycling and skate skiing (in winter). My GP will do a follow-up bone scan in a year.
Yes, that sounds like a plan. We just try to educate people to increase their awareness. Best of luck!
Wow! Great info thanks
You are very welcome!
Excellent video, thank you. I teach Qigong and always cue students to avoid forward fold position. But what about the spinal rotation done standing, twisting side to side with some gentle momentum, knocking the fists on the low back and low abdomen? I suggest going easy, but at the same time it gives an opportunity to lengthen the spine upward, relax the shoulders down, and generally warm up the spinal muscles. It's a classic exercise and feels safe to me, as long as it isn't forced. What do you think? Thanks!
Thank you both ❤❤
You are very welcome!
Salute to the sun is what caused the damage to my knee and I was in my late 30's. I don't know whether the teacher didn't prepare us or whether I wasn't warmed up enough but decades later that damage has become arthritis and is painful. So I know from experience that yoga can be a problem.
Thanks so much for useful recommendation !
You are so welcome!
Refreshing to see a couple treating each other with so much respect, consideration and attention. Those are the foundation of a good relationship.
PS.: A big kiss on the Dog’s forehead❤
Thank you so much and yes, Romeo got an extra treat from you today :)
Sooo helpful!! Thank you!!❤️
Hello Christy! Happy to help 😎
Totally agree with pigeon. Supine version is much better. Or standing pigeon
I'm having to learn how to adjust modified my yoga poses . I will avoid the excess flexion & Twists I felt already not good doing those .
Osteopenia Hips & Osteoporosis spine L3
Can one get knee replacement with osteoporosis?
Could you please show the things are good for lumber spinal .
Very informative video.Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video I am 200 ytt and just found out I have lumber osteoporosis! This was helpful!
Excellent, happy to help and good luck!
Thank you for the very helpful exercise .
You are so welcome Carolyn!
Great and valuable information 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much, Daisy!
Good info and nicely explained and demonstrated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Very informative. How do you book a zoom call and what is the cost!
Glad you found it helpful! To book a Yoga session with Elizabeth, email her at Elizabeth@Expandingpathways.com Thanks for watching
I’m 51 and was just recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I’ve been doing yoga daily for 4 years, some days just 10 minutes, but every day and I do all of these poses. Am I supposed to stop doing these poses now even though I’m used to them, my body seems to be fine with them? I’ve had chronic hip pain for years and my back has went out several times, but since yoga it’s been better not worse. I feel like yoga is what’s kept me flexible, I’m so stiff after sitting etc I can’t imagine if I didn’t do it. Im just confused on whether I should stop doing forward folds now since my diagnosis. I love how I feel in forward fold! 😢
The only problem is in the fold, you may have a disc bulge out because not only does the bone weaken but the connective tissues also weaken and the discs become more vulnerable. Also depending on how bad the osteoporosis is, the bone structure could be too weak and develop a fracture. I would say, just listen to your body…. Any pain at all, stop.
I have taught yoga for osteoporosis patients for 2 years now. My teaching has been informed by the work that Loren Fishman has done. I do teach very gentle twists--people do have to twist in real life. I do not recommend yin yoga at all. I have taken a few yin classes just to better understand the postures, holds, etc. In my experience, many teachers don't know much about osteoporosis. Some of the poses are really not appropriate and are held for much too long. I totally agree as far as power and vinyasa are concerned. (I am an RN, I have osteoporosis, and modifications are key!
Yin yoga has been so helpful for me. I held a lot of trauma in my body. These long poses help me release and reset my fascia. It also helps me focus on my breathing. My whole body is relaxed, I sleep better, my anxiety is gone, my cortisol lowered. Going easy is fine to still get wonderful benefits. I highly recommend it.
Nothing like scaring people ! For some who been doing yoga for years ! ! With osteoporosis! I Motion is lotion common sense and listen to your body❤😊
It's not about scaring people, more about education and precautions.
Many vertebral compression fractures occur with no symptoms, so you're not going to "hear your body."
So helpful.
Glad you think so!
Thank you for this video. Am I understanding that the bottom line is keeping the back straight rather than rounding? I get a lot of relief from seated twists and definitely keep my back straight. I am 78 and have had osteoporosis for many years.
You are very welcome! Yes, you want to minimize the twisting and try to keep your back straight versus rounding. You can do seated twists, but I would not go to end range as you may put your spine in a compromised position if you do.
WOW, one of the best videos i saw on the subjet. Too bad it's not showed to the whole world! I sure will share it ;-)
Thank you so much!
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
very helpful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks , what about bridging at Pilates class? Is bridging bad for spinal ,
So basically, stop doing everything that makes my lower back feel better despite the fact I’ve been doing this for 20+ years? This just confuses me as how I can go from doing these poses without issues and because I get diagnosed with osteoporosis, I suddenly have to stop doing poses that help me build a stronger back ? I’ve probably have had osteoporosis for sometime, way before getting my first DEXA scan. My body hurts when I don’t do these twists and forward folds.
Completely agree with all you said
Is any scientific evidence for your yoga disclaim? I’ve done the Internet researchers and I did not find proves for your yoga disclaim! If you have some longitudinal study on yoga pros and cons give us please.😊
Why do I need to avoid the forward folding and downward dog…etc.??
Thank you for your videos. If forward flexion is not recommended, what about backbends and half cobra pose on the forearms (not fully extended cobra pose). Thank you in advance.
You are very welcome! And yes, as long as the movements are pain free, they should be fine.
Can you guys let me know if Biggan Yoga is OK to do, please? Seems to be helping me. But I don't want to make things worse. Many thanks! X
What about osteoporosis in the hips. These seem to all focus on the spine. Do these recommendations still apply for osteopenia?
In this video. you mention one that demonstrates the yoga poses that Bone Density people can do. I cannot find such a video.
Hello Dorothy, we haven't quit finished it yet, stay tuned!
Can I do knee to chest .. pelvic tilt n cat pose .. because I have facet joint issue along with osteopenia of spine .. kindly respond soon😊
Great information and demonstration. I can do a plow naturally with my feet touching the floor and feel very comfortable because I am hyper mobile. Little do I know it may be the #1 “don’t”! I study ballet and in class we have something called “port de bras” (carriage of the arms), combined with bending forward of the torso (flat back), forming a 90 degree with the straight legs (L-shape). I guess once it passes 90 degree, the back won’t be flat anymore but it is only a nano second before it returns to the flat back position, reversing the path. Should this be avoided as well? Thank you!
Great question! It depends on how many times you are doing the movement. There will always be some "rounding" of our backs during life, we just want to limit it and avoid repeated movements (like during some exercises). This video may help as well ruclips.net/video/_T5h5RsVDmc/видео.html Thanks for watching !
I'm not sure if this was addressed, but should you follow your adjusted/alternate exercises if you have been diagnosed with osteopenia?
Yes, I would, just to be cautious.
So…are all these concerns with mild osteoporosis…if there is such a thing….or more of a concern for those with bigger negative t scores? Does that make sense? Im just barely in the negative range.
My dexa scans in the past have shown osteopenia in one area and normal in the other two areas. I had a compression fracture at T11 this past spring. It's my understanding that this now classifies my situation as osteoporotic. I'm wondering if I don't have any pain or discomfort in doing the yoga poses if I should continue because it's strengthening areas that I'm weak in or should I discontinue and only do poses that are meant for osteoporosis? Would I be doing more damage by proceeding with flow yoga rather than osteoporosic safe yoga postures. Thank you for your great videos and information.
Does shoulder stand need to avoid for people with osteoporosis?
Yes I would due to the possible compressive forces on your spine
Thank you very much for your information
Anytime! @@daisyleung8811
What do you think of cobra pose?
Are these definite "no" poses? I got osteoporosis at age 41 from early menopause for breast cancer treatment. Yoga and exercise help me so much physically and mentally and my class has a lot of forward folds (i love the Y and teachers so I don't want to change.) Thanks for taking the time to answer me. I am so frustrated by osteoporosis in general especially bc exercise is supposed to help yet we have to be so careful :( thank you and love your channel.
Great question! No doubt yoga is helping you both mentally and physically. I would recommend making minor adjustments to avoid the "extreme" positions that may put your spine in a compromised position. Good luck!
I have been diagnosed with osteopenia. Does this still apply to me, that I should avoid these poses or are they safe for me? Thank you in advance.
Great question! I would still be cautious and modify your practice.
I have scoliosis with 58 right thoracic curve and was just told I have osteoporosis after having a cat scan. What type of stretches do you recommend.
are the yoga poses that aren't good for osteopenia the same ?
Yes, just to be cautious
I realised today as I was weeding the garden that I shouldn't be bending over.....may need to get on my knees from now on maybe on a knee pad mat?
Yes 👍🏻
this is taking all of the fun out of yoga :( But thank you for the education.
Sorry, but it's good to know how to modify poses and still do yoga, best of luck!
What is the recipe for the protein shake? Protein powder,banana, peanut butter, Liquid?
Hi Ed, I noticed your wide leg stance. Is that a way to reduce stress on leg joints?
Great question! Yes, it can and it can also help with balance.
@@FrontRowwithEd thank you! I will follow
Leave the plow in the field!
What about cheer yoga.
Is downward dog and child pose okay to do if you don't have osteoporosis? Is it good for your back? TY!
Yes it is if you don't have osteoporosis.
@@FrontRowwithEd Thank you for the reply.
I am cofused. Many doctors recommend bending spine in exercises for osteoporosis. Can you clarify please
No, you really don’t want to bend forward if you have osteoporosis and bone density issues. Because of the stress it can place on the front of the vertebral body, which is already losing bone mass density, which is why unfortunately some people that have severe osteoporosis are really hunched over with an increased kyphosis of their middle back.
How about exercises I CAN do??? Got positivity?
Hello Barbara, here you go! This is my osteoporosis playlist that has many exercises you CAN do ruclips.net/video/BaJ7mGf2eys/видео.html
Why.? Why no forward fold? You ďidn't say. What happened to the body that is bad?
This video will shed some light on movements to avoid that also pertain to certain yoga poses. ruclips.net/video/_T5h5RsVDmc/видео.htmlsi=Sm8IrOo2azOeNDbM Hope it helps explain things better, let me know.
I understand
I have osteopenia. Should I modify yoga poses like you describe or am I ok doing the typical poses until I progress to osteoporosis? (Is progressing to osteoporosis a given?)
Agreed!
Great question! I would still limit the compression on your spine (even if you never develop osteoporosis) by following theses precautions. As a PT, I tend to be a bit more conservative :)
Should a person with Osteopenia, not do planks or Donkey Kicks?
This is so depressing