A bone density measurement can help to determine your risk of having an osteoporotic fracture. Exercise and Osteoporosis 1. Mature adults can influence their bone strength with exercise. Bone is a living tissue which responds to environmental factors by modifying its shape, strength and density. Bones usually get stronger or maintain their strength with the proper diet and exercise.
Exercise is site-specific.
For example, if you want a strong spine, you must exercise the spine. These women were previously inactive and their average age was 62. After the age of 50 see a doctor before beginning an exercise program. This holds especially true for postmenopausal women not on hormone replacement therapy. If you have already lost a significant amount of bone, certain exercises that would normally be beneficial have the potential to increase your risk of a fracture.