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Are Walking Poles Worth Using?

Are Walking Poles Worth Using?

Nov 27, 2023 | Fitness

Walking is an excellent activity not only for our overall health and wellbeing, but also for our bones.  In a large study of over 61,000 postmenopausal women, Feskanich and colleagues found that walking 4 hours/week “substantially” reduced the risk of hip fracture...
Spine Sparing Strategies for Everyday Activities

Spine Sparing Strategies for Everyday Activities

Sep 5, 2023 | Body Mechanics

Last month, I explained why avoiding spinal flexion is so important to protect a spine with osteoporosis or low bone mass and I outlined specific ways to improve our postural alignment.  But how do we protect our backs while picking something up off the floor? Or...
You Know You Shouldn’t, But Do You Know Why?

You Know You Shouldn’t, But Do You Know Why?

Jul 30, 2023 | Anatomy Lessons

If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone mass, you’ve probably heard that you should avoid bending (or rounding) your spine forward. But do you know why?  Let’s do a deeper dive into why posture, particularly as related to your bone health, is so...