cycling and Osteoporosis

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Lack of weight bearing exercise like only doing bicycling is associated with osteoporosis.

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/w...an-improve-it/


It is a big deal. 33% of those over 50 who fracture a hip will die within 12 months.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-...-sentence.html

Several years ago, I had DEXA scans showing a T score of -2.6 in my left hip and around -2.0 in my spine. Talking to Chiropractor/Physical Therapist about my shockingly low T score, he said all I needed to do was put a backpack on and walk at least 30 minutes 4-5 times per week. He wanted me to carry 30 pounds, I settled on 10-12 lbs. I hiked on rocky, hilly terrain 3-5 times per week for at least an hour over the course of 18 months. I returned to the same clinic and new T scores were normal or slightly better than the mean for my age.

Concurrently, my MD tested my vitamin D3 levels and they were low. I ended up having to supplement D3, K2, and I also used a supplement called, "Bone Up". He also tested my B6 and b12 levels and ended up taking a B vitamin supplement, fish oil, and vitamin C. Worth a discussion with your Doc, this is not a recommendation. I am just sharing a story that might help someone

I just wanted to share that in case it might help someone.

I cannot say to what extent my reversal was exercise and how much was supplements. I do know that I had shoulder surgery and the orthopedic surgeon was astonished how fast my shoulder bone healed.

Has anybody had a poor DRXA scan result and reverse it? How did you do it?