<p>The horror of osteoporosis has reached the lives of 10 million Americans, and it may afflict the lives of 34 million more in the future. Several effective medications are available in the market including an osteoporosis drug that can prevent bone loss associated with breast cancer. Nevertheless, treating the disease needs more than just a medical therapy, it needs the right diet, healthy lifestyle and regular weight-bearing exercises.
Weight-bearing workouts refer to those activities that require your muscles and bones to work against gravity. Your bones are subjected to tension brought by the impact of your weight and the pull of the muscle. This results to your body increasing the density of your bones which also improves their strength.
Have and instructor or partner assist you with these weight-bearing activities
Tai Chi and Yoga
Tai chi develops your coordination and the strength of your bones by doing slow and graceful moves. In a similar fashion, specific yoga poses improve your back muscles to preserve the health of your spine while honing your balance, coordination, concentration and body awareness which helps in preventing falls. It has been proven on researches that these exercises can significantly increase your bone mineral density.
Brisk Walking & Hiking
Walking and hiking are probably the most popular fitness trends especially in women. Brisk walking may be the best, but you can adjust your tempo to what your body can handle. Hiking is analogous to walking only with more force during uphill climb or downhill descent.
Golf and Racquet Sports
When it comes to sports, golf and racquet sports – such as tennis and badminton – are champions rallying your bone mineral density. You can imagine what all the walking, carrying the bag and swinging of the club does to the strength of your bones. Hitting the ball develops your shoulder while running around develops your hips and your spine during a game of racquet sports.
Before you start any weight-bearing activities, always consult your doctor to find out if you can do such activities, especially if bone thinning has already began in your case. Also, we need to remember that these activities are not to replace your medications, especially bisphosphonate drugs like Fosamax. We are already aware that the unwanted effects other people have sustained which triggered them to file a Fosamax lawsuit, yet, this would not be enough reason for you to cease your therapy especially, without your physician’s knowledge.
References:
http://arthritis.about.com/od/exercise/a/weightbearing.htm
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis-7/exercise-weight-bearing




