Physical Therapy in Bellingham, Washington. Posture exercises are crucial for individuals with osteoporosis because they help strengthen the muscles that support the spine, improving alignment and reducing the risk of fractures. Poor posture, especially forward slumping, can increase pressure on weakened bones, particularly in the spine, leading to compression fractures. By enhancing core strength, flexibility, [...]
Physical therapy in Bellingham, Washington. Exercise is vital for bone health because it stimulates bone growth and helps maintain bone density, which is especially important as we age. Weight-bearing activities, like walking or resistance training, put stress on bones, signaling the body to strengthen them. This can help prevent or slow the progression of osteoporosis, [...]
Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans each year. It is characterized by low bone mass density that can lead to compression fractures of the lumbar spine (low back) and thoracic spine (mid-back). If you suffer from Osteoporosis and think you may have suffered a compression fracture of your spine, here are 2 simple at-home tests you [...]
If you have been given a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis, then you know about the value of strengthening exercises. In addition to strength-building exercises, you also need to be careful to avoid spine-stressing movements and make sure your micro-nutrients are at the correct levels. Not only do you need to work on upper and lower body [...]
If you have been given a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis, then you know about the value of strengthening exercises. In addition to strength-building exercises, you also need to be careful to avoid spine-stressing movements and make sure your micro-nutrients are at the correct levels. Not only do you need to work on upper and lower [...]
Can you treat Osteoporosis without medication? Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women during their lifetime. Building bone as we get older is hard, but it's worth the effort. We also need to be careful to avoid certain movements if we have Osteoporosis. In this video, I talk about how a regimen of 6 supplements and [...]
Osteoporosis Treatment in Bellingham, Washington At Integrative Physical Therapy in Bellingham, Washington, we are trained in treating clients with Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is multifactorial and building bone density can be difficult, BUT it can be done. You first need to make sure you have the right amount of micronutrients. If you have low bone mass density [...]
Osteopenia or Osteoporosis? Try a weighted vest Mir Women's adjustable weighted vest Integrative Physical Therapy in Bellingham, Washington is your home for Osteoporosis treatment and exercise. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects 54 million Americans, mostly women. Millions more Americans are [...]
Osteoporosis Numbers According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million Americans are living with low bone mass or osteoporosis. Since many of my clients are female, this is a frequent topic of discussion. Integrative Physical Therapy in Bellingham, Washington, is your choice for Osteoporosis or Osteopenia treatment. In addition to supplements, medications, and weight [...]
What do 10 million Americans have in common? Osteoporosis: what exactly is it and how does one prevent it in the first place? As physical therapists, we evaluate to find a diagnosis and treat accordingly. But so many times I think we miss the first step of this which is prevention. Integrative Physical Therapy in [...]
