Moving Smarter with Osteoporosis…

STAY STONG…STAY SAFE

You are committed to your health and that is amazing and powerful.

Exercising with osteoporosis is one of the BEST ways to build strength, improve balance and help your overall independence in activities of daily life.

What is key is not just exercising, but doing the RIGHT kind of exercise.

MODIFICATIONS MATTER

Osteoporosis makes bones more fragile, especially in the SPINE, HIPS, and WRISTS.

Certain movements like crunches, toe touches, or deep twists, can increase the RISK OF FRACTURE, even in the absence of symptoms or pain

MODIFICATIONS ARE ABSOLUTELY NOT ABOUT DOING LESS…THEY ARE ABOUT MOVING SMARTER!

Modifications help:

-Avoid injury

-Protect your bones (spine, hips, and wrists)

-Build strength SAFELY

-Keep us exercising for life

WHAT SAFE MOVEMENT LOOKS LIKE

Instead of:

Deep forward bends, crunches, or extreme twisting:

Try:

Neutral spine work (bridging, leg lifts, gentle, supported upper spinal rotations and spinal extension. Planks, and functional movements like sit-to-stand, lunges, getting up and down from the floor, and balance.

REMEMBER

Modifications don’t make your workout easier just SMARTER by protecting your spine while still challenging your muscles and improving your balance.

YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE SHOULD BE AS STRONG AND ADAPTABLE AS YOU ARE.

If you ever feel unsure, just ask. I am a Pilates Teacher, not a medical professional, my job is to guide you toward safe and effective movement choices that help you keep moving SAFELY and WELL.

Your job is to follow your provider’s advice and to make choices that honor and support your body.

Together, let’s keep you strong, moving well, and doing what you love.