Hi Dr. Lumbago, What are some good back exercises?  I am a woman 68 years old, with slight osteoporosis and some lumbar spinal curvature.  Occasionally I get some low back pain, but nothing serious that does not last long, probably like most people.  I am very active for my age with 8

How to get around and be active with osteoporosis Move safely to prevent osteoporosis injury Walking, moving, standing and sitting safely can prevent broken bones if you are living with osteoporosis.  Using proper posture during any activity can also limit the amount of compression fo

How can I help my osteoporosis?  How to avoid osteoporosis The risk of osteoporosis, even in elderly women who are most at risk, can be reduced with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication, and preferably both. Lifestyle change to avoid the accidents that cause broken bones for som

I have osteoporosis, what can I do? What is osteoporosis?  Thinning and weak bones Osteoporosis is a word taken from Greek that means “porous bones,” resulting in a common bone disease in which weak and fragile bones develop over time. Osteoporosis is the result when the b