Hi, I have just joined the community and am wondering if there is anyone in the same position as me. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after fracturing my hip and have been taking alendronic acid ever since (due for review next year) Around 2 years ago I suffered a compression fracture at L3 and another at l3. I received decompression surgery in November last year which was a success as far as my pain goes but my legs are still so weak and I continue to use a walker. The physio in hospital told me that walking was the best exercise but I feel I would benefit from more. Has anyone been in this position and is it worth my while to go to a private physiotherapist. Thank you for listening. Maggie
Welcome to the group Maggieve,
Walking is indeed great exercise and I would think if you can find the right physiotherapist - one who is experienced in working with people with osteoporosis etc then it would be worth having a few sessions. See if you can find a physio who also teaches Pilates, you might find a lot of those exercises suit you - learn how to strengthen your core etc
Hi Maggie, what struck me in your message is that you say your legs feel so weak it’s hard for you to walk. My experience tells me that muscles must primarily be fed properly with good protein for exercise to be really beneficial. So I would advise you to look into protein intake, contact a good nutritionist, read books about protein intake etc. A minefield of course but if your muscles are not nourished properly, you will struggle to get sufficient benefits from exercise and exercise will be too much of a struggle.
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Thank you. I will take this on board.
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| Lawrence
24 March |
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Hi Maggie, what struck me in your message is that you say your legs feel so weak it’s hard for you to walk. My experience tells me that muscles must primarily be fed properly with good protein for exercise to be really beneficial. So I would advise you to look into protein intake, contact a good nutritionist, read books about protein intake etc. A minefield of course but if your muscles are not nourished properly, you will struggle to get sufficient benefits from exercise and exercise will be too much of a struggle.
Thank you very much.
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| Lizzie2
18 March |
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Welcome to the group Maggieve,
Walking is indeed great exercise and I would think if you can find the right physiotherapist - one who is experienced in working with people with osteoporosis etc then it would be worth having a few sessions. See if you can find a physio who also teaches Pilates, you might find a lot of those exercises suit you - learn how to strengthen your core etc