Osteoporosis is a condition which is identified by the decrease in the density of bones. In osteoporosis the bones become brittle and weak and have a greater risk of fracture. Dr. Kunal Patel provides the best Osteoporosis treatment in Mumbai. He is the best orthopedic surgeon as well as orthopedic consultant in Mumbai.

To prevent from osteoporosis, there are some exercises which include weight bearing and load bearing exercises. These exercises can help keep bones strong. Just like your muscles, your bones also get stronger with the workout. Weight-bearing Exercises are best for the bones. Weight Bearing Exercise means that your feet and legs support the weight of your body.

Some weight-bearing exercise for preventing osteoporosis includes:

• Dancing
• Aerobics
• Swimming
• Jogging
• Running
• Walking
• Gymnastics
• Weight lifting
• Climbing stairs
• Yoga and so on.

Appropriate exercises are not only helps maintain bone density, it also provides muscular strength and balance, which can reduce the occurrence of falls and fractures. A balanced diet and weight-bearing exercises should start in childhood and continue into old age to optimize bone density and prevent fractures.

Calcium and vitamin D also build bones. If your body doesn’t have enough calcium, it will start to break down your bones. It means you lose bone mass. So it is very important to make sure that you have these nutrients in your meal every day.

These nutrients are found in milk and other dairy products, juices, cereal, tofu, green vegetables, salmon fish, tuna fish, cheese, egg yolks, cereal etc. Your skin also naturally makes vitamin D in sunlight.

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About the Author: Written by Dr. Kunal Patel — Orthopedic Surgeon Mumbai, specialist in joint replacement and bone health at Punit Hospital Borivali.

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