Osteoporosis develops when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can cause decrease in bone strength which can increase the risk of breaking bones. These gentle exercises for osteoporosis, when done at one’s own pace, can help prevent further decline and help protect the bones.
Osteoporosis often has no symptoms until you break a bone. The fractures can occur in any bone but happen most often in the hip, spine, and wrist. When exercising with osteoporosis it’s important to move safely: Maintain good spinal alignment by keeping hips and shoulders in alignment (no twisting).
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