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Rowing was not effective in increasing spinal bone strength

1/17/2023

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My latest DEXA results showed a 2% decrease in my spinal bone density over the past two years, which dipped back into the osteoporosis range. Over the past 16 months I gave up squats and deadlifts per the orthopedist's direction and took up rowing on a Concept II machine at our gym. I rowed about 4,000 meters twice a week. This was ineffective in protecting or building bone density in my spine. In contrast, the previous DEXA in 2020 showed a 1.6% INCREASE in spinal bone density after 1 year of barbell squats and deadlifts, where I increased the weight up to about 80 lbs. for squats and 100 lbs. for deadlifts.

For about a year now, I have had no pain in my hip, so I'm going back to squats and deadlifts. I am seeking a trainer to help me continue with this weight training with minimal impact to my hip arthritis. I will have another DEXA in 1 year instead of 2 years to help monitor progress. I am doing all I can to avoid bisphosphonate medication.
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    Sue Omanson

    I am a "boomer" myself, and interested in bone density because of a family history of osteoporosis. I believe that the condition is not inevitable, but it is hard to fight in our culture. As a patient, exerciser, friend, mom, citizen, and consumer, I want to share what I've learned.

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