Osteoporosis & Spinal Flexion with Dr. Libby Hinsley [common conditions mini-series]

Should we modify spinal flexion for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects approximately 20% of women over the age of 50 and increases the risk of bone fractures. In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley and I continue our 3 part mini-series highlighting common medical conditions. 

 

Episode Highlights:

• What is osteoporosis, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
• Why many people don’t get diagnosed with osteoporosis until after they fracture a bone.
• The three most common locations for osteoporosis, and how this might affect a yoga practice.
• Whether or not to modify yoga practices for higher risk students who do not have an osteoporosis diagnosis. 
• How osteoporosis is different from other common medical conditions that are likely to show up in your yoga classes.

 

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