The risk factors for osteoporosis are out of our control, however, we can control our lifestyle and we can develop healthy behaviors that will allow us to fight osteoporosis. Exercise and a healthy diet are the things you can do postpone and even avid some of the problems associated with osteoporosis.
Exercise is great for those who are prone to osteoporosis or those who have osteoporosis because exercise improves the absorption of calcium and consistent exercise also stimulates bone remodeling. The most recommended type of exercises for people who fight osteoporosis is weight-bearing exercises such as yoga, walking, running and other exercises that put pressure on the bones. This type of exercises stimulates the bones and increase the calcium retention.
How To Fight Osteoporosis With Yoga?
Yoga is recommended by numerous health practitioners because it is not only an excellent type of exercise for those who don’t like running or another type of weight-bearing exercises but it also reduces stress and helps the immune system. But yoga can do more than that for people who fight osteoporosis. Yoga helps the bones to retain calcium and helps the body to utilize the nutrients that are already inside of the body.
Yoga Poses For Those Who Fight Osteoporosis
Tree Pose
Tree pose stimulates the hip bones, the spine bones, the shoulders and the pelvic bones. This pose also improves balance and prevents falls for people who fight osteoporosis.
Marichyasana
Marichyasana improves flexibility, stretches the muscles of the back and relieves back pain. It is a great pose for people who fight osteoporosis because it keeps the torso and the back flexible.
Warrior Pose
Warrior Pose increases leg strength and balance, however, those who have weak legs or are not used to yoga poses that require balance should start practicing this pose using a chair until they are comfortable enough to practice without it.
Reclining Leg Stretch
Reclining Leg Stretch is a forward bending exercise that engages almost all the muscles in the body and stretches all the bones from the neck down. Stretch as much as you can at the beginning
The Revolved Triangle
The revolved triangle stretches the torso, the back, and the hips.
Camel Pose
Camel pose is a yoga pose that stretches the back. It is a hard pose for those who are not used to yoga but if you reach only as far as you can at the beginning and you won’t give up, you will soon see the improvements. Camel pose is great for the upper back and it relieves the stress and pressure that exists in the upper back due to bad posture or standing at a desk all day.
Downward Facing Dog Pose
Downward facing dog is a great transition pose from the backbends to the forward bends. This pose stretches the vertebrae as well as the hips, shoulder, and the pelvis.
Savasana
The last pose on this list is savasana, a pose that is great for finishing your yoga practice. Savasana is a pose that allows your body to relax and to rest after the other poses.