I recently was told by my doctor that the popping in the knees could be a form of osteoporosis. I'm in my 50s and I’ve noticed that I'm starting to hear it often when I bend or stretch my legs. I want to prevent it from becoming bone on bone. I had been trying to find a full-time job for several years, but this situation might hinder that prospect. I had 7 sessions of physical therapy for my legs; however, I would like your opinion what you suggest doing at home in terms of supplements and exercises?
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Regular physical exercise can help with osteoporosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, the following types of physical activity are recommended for people with osteoporosis:
To learn more about each type of the above activities, here is the link to the Mayo Clinic website for exercising with osteoporosis: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoporosis/HQ00643/NSECTIONGROUP=2
It is important that you get enough calcium and vitamin D. Calcium and vitamin D can be found in foods and of course in a daily multivitamin or supplement.
The daily recommended allowance for calcium for a 50 year old woman is 1000mg and 15 mcg for vitamin D.
I hope this information helps,
Maryann
December 8, 2011 - 5:34pmThis Comment