Spine Sparing Strategies for Everyday Activities
Last month, I explained why avoiding spinal flexion is so important to protect a spine with osteoporosis or low bone mass and I outlined specific ways to improve our postural alignment. But how do we protect our backs while picking something up off the floor? Or...
You Know You Shouldn’t, But Do You Know Why?
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone mass, you’ve probably heard that you should avoid bending (or rounding) your spine forward. But do you know why? Let’s do a deeper dive into why posture, particularly as related to your bone health, is so...
How and Why to Get Those ZZZ’s
WHY A SOLID SNOOZE IS SO IMPORTATNT As a result of the large uptick in sleep research over the last several years, we now know that good sleep quality is a predictor of physical health, mental health, and vitality. There is growing evidence that high-quality sleep...
Let’s Go Play in the Dirt
Spring has arrived and gardeners everywhere are creating their “to do” lists. The joys of gardening don’t need to be outlined for devotees, but let’s explore the health benefits that may not be so well known. And perhaps if you’ve been wondering if you should give...
A Lesson from Killer Whales
The Collapsed Dorsal Fin of Captive Orcas For many years, there has been scientific debate concerning the reason why the naturally straight and very tall dorsal fin of killer whales (orcas) sometimes flops over. While there are various theories explaining this...
The Eiffel Tower: A Fascinating Case of Biomimicry
The Eiffel Tower: A Fascinating Case of Biomimicry At the end of every Strong Bones class, we always take a few moments to contemplate things we are grateful for in our lives. In appreciation of the human body which not only transports us through life but also allows...
A Sampling of New Research Regarding Fracture Risk Among Vegetarians and Vegans
A Large United Kingdom Study Correlates Vegetarian Diets with Higher Risk of Hip Fracture According to a new study published in BMC Medicine (Webster, et al. 2022), women who are vegetarian are more likely to experience hip fractures compared to those who eat meat. ...
Journey of a Lifetime
The John Muir trail is a 211-mile hike that spans from Yosemite to Mount Whitney in Southern California.
Trivial Pursuit for Bone Heads
How many bones are in the human body? a. 126b. 79c. 381d. 206 What is the name of the smallest bone in the body? a. The cuboidb. The patellac. The stirrupd. The scaphoid What is the main cause of osteoporosis prior to age 50? a. Lack of exercise throughout...