Ladies let me first congratulate you on taking powerful strides to getting your osteoporosis condition under control.
As women, we are seldom afforded with the opportunity to better ourselves through natural and inexpensive techniques, but with the proper exercise you can help yourself live a longer and more active life.
Within this article you will find very useful information about the positive effects that exercising can have on a woman's body.
This information is available to show you how you can live with osteoporosis and still carry on your day to day activities without feeling restricted.
I know from experience how very difficult this time can be for you and your family, but you need to know that there is hope for you yet.
With a little bit of time, dedication and support from others who are dealing with the same condition, you will see the results of your efforts in no time.
What Is Osteoporosis?: For those of you who are new to this condition and only know what you have heard on commercials, osteoporosis is the loss of calcium and bone tissue in the bones.
Since there is a lack of calcium, it makes the bones more susceptible to breaking or fracturing.
I know when you hear about broken bones it can be a little hard to take in.
The fact that there is so much research being conducted on the condition makes it easy to access very valuable information on the internet and in medical books at the bookstore or library.
What Preventive Methods Are Available?: As of right now, preventing the condition is best through a calcium-rich diet and proper exercising.
The earlier you begin these two regimens the more time you will have to condition your body in the hopes of preventing osteoporosis from occurring.
Doctors are still conducting research studies to determine what else can be done to prevent this very serious condition that is becoming increasingly popular by the day.
Go For a Consultation With Your Physician: Before attempting to do any exercises, be sure to consult with your physician and let them know that you are interested in finding an exercise regimen that will work best for you.
It is important for you to know that every case of osteoporosis will vary from person to person.
What this means is that you may not necessarily be able to do some exercises that you want to do.
The severity of your condition, your age, any medications you currently may take and many other factors play a huge role in your doctor determining what exercises will work best for you.
Exercises: Depending on your level of mobility and how active you are as an individual, you may want to try walking, aerobics and dancing for starters.
These exercises are easy to do and they do not require any assistance from equipment.
It can be quite helpful to have someone monitor you while completing these activities just in case you fall.
Rewards: In general when you exercise, it helps to relieve stress, so imagine what effects it can have on the body when you are living with a condition like osteoporosis.
By exercising you will be able to burn calories and lose weight, reduce bone loss, reduce your level of pain and improve your physical ability altogether.
The biggest reward you can get! Just Do It: We all know that tomorrow is not necessarily promised.
Taking your life one day at a time by completing exercises to assist you in your fight against osteoporosis is essentially one of the smartest moves you can make.
Women have to take extra care of themselves since we are the ones who are more prone to this condition due to the hormonal changes associated with menopause.
Be proactive.
Do not sit and wait for the condition to worsen, you have a lot of life left in you and your family and friends want you to be there.