Nervous to bend over to pick up laundry or groceries? You're not alone. Read to find out why bending over shouldn't be "banned"!

Hey there, Reader!

🦴 If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, you’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t “bend over” or “bend forward.” While this advice has its place, when given without more context, it can leave you feeling completely helpless about how to perform daily tasks! 🤨

🦴 When your doctor talks about “bending over”, they’re referring specifically to rounding your spine - a movement called spinal flexion. While spinal flexion isn’t inherently bad, those with decreased bone density may want to avoid flexion to reduce the chance of compression fractures. The front of the vertebrae are more susceptible to fractures, and rounding the spine therefore places more pressure on that part of the vertebra. This pressure increases even more if you’re holding something heavy, and places you at a greater risk for fractures ❌

🦴 Here’s the thing: there is a BIG difference between spinal flexion versus hinging or squatting! Hinging and squatting patterns keep the spine in a neutral position, and the movement comes from the hips and knees, rather than a rounding of the spine. Hinging also strengthens the muscle around the spine, which helps to provide more support for the bones and maintain better posture- both factors that reduce the likelihood of compression fractures. Click on the image below to watch Michaela Smith, the creator of our program, explain more.

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🦴 Working on squatting and hinging in an exercise routine gives you the chance to groove these movement patterns into your brain and body in a safe and controlled setting, which translates into you using them more naturally throughout your daily life! This, in turn, frees you up to go about your life without unnecessary and endless worry about damaging your spine 🙌

🦴 Our 13-week Strength Training & Yoga for Osteoporosis Program starts with an introduction week, which covers squatting and hinging in detail. These movements are then incorporated into your routine multiple times a week- it’s perfect for fitness beginners AND seasoned exercisers who want to learn how to protect their bone health. Learning these movement patterns allows you to keep living your life to the fullest while keeping your spine and bones safe!

Ready to take charge of your bone health, and live your biggest, fullest life? Our next program starts on April 17th, and we'd love to have you join the group! Tap the button below to get started by filling out our intake form. Spots are limited!

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Let's move better, together.​
Jenni// Kaari Head Coach

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P.S. Join us for our next FREE online seminar, Osteoporosis: Safe Strength Training & Accessible Yoga, on Saturday March 23rd, at 12 noon ET! If you're looking to improve or maintain your bone health, this is the perfect stepping stone: practical tips and tools for bone density, and an opportunity to have your questions answered directly by experts. Save your spot here to join us!

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