Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
With osteoporosis, it’s important to perform exercises that strengthen the body while protecting the spine. Lying down in the hook lying position is a great way to help do this. The key is to move safely—maintaining good spinal alignment and avoiding twisting movements. Regular, controlled exercises can help slow the bone loss associated with osteoporosis, improve posture, increase core stability, and strengthen the muscles that support the spine. These gentle exercises when done at one’s own pace should help with osteoporosis pain relief.
Osteoporosis occurs when bone strength decreases, increasing the risk of fractures—especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Because osteoporosis often has no symptoms until a fracture occurs, maintaining bone health through safe movement is essential.
More Exercises & Stretches for Osteoporosis by Doctor Jo:
Osteoarthritis Back Pain Stretches & Exercises:
youtube.com/watch?v=ykeLv6yEvNs
Osteoporosis Exercises:
youtu.be/0Hl2UTJw9D4
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Best Osteoporosis Exercises To Protect Your Spine & Build Strength
youtu.be/lBMhtMR7WoE
askdoctorjo.com/video/best-osteoporosis-exercises
00:00 – Osteoporosis Exercises
00:28 – Alignment Tips
00:58 – Shoulder Flexion in Hooklying
01:52 – Hooklying Ws
03:01 – Supine Isometric Hip Extension
03:57 – Supine Pelvic Tilts
04:59 – Hooklying March
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
With osteoporosis, it’s important to perform exercises that strengthen the body while protecting the spine. Lying down in the hook lying position is a great way to help do this. The key is to move safely—maintaining good spinal alignment and avoiding twisting movements. Regular, controlled exercises can help slow the bone loss associated with osteoporosis, improve posture, increase core stability, and strengthen the muscles that support the spine. These gentle exercises when done at one’s own pace should help with osteoporosis pain relief.
Osteoporosis occurs when bone strength decreases, increasing the risk of fractures—especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Because osteoporosis often has no symptoms until a fracture occurs, maintaining bone health through safe movement is essential.
More Exercises & Stretches for Osteoporosis by Doctor Jo:
Osteoarthritis Back Pain Stretches & Exercises:
youtube.com/watch?v=ykeLv6yEvNs
Osteoporosis Exercises:
youtu.be/0Hl2UTJw9D4
===========================================
Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member:
youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join
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Best Osteoporosis Exercises To Protect Your Spine & Build Strength
youtu.be/lBMhtMR7WoE
askdoctorjo.com/video/best-osteoporosis-exercises
00:00 – Osteoporosis Exercises
00:28 – Alignment Tips
00:58 – Shoulder Flexion in Hooklying
01:52 – Hooklying Ws
03:01 – Supine Isometric Hip Extension
03:57 – Supine Pelvic Tilts
04:59 – Hooklying March
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
