Originally Posted by trmcgeehan
Osteopenia? I haven't seen this term, but I am assuming it has something to do with bone deterioration. If so, my experience with knee pain might help. I am 66, and have mild osteoperosis in both knees. ...
I believe you have osteoarthritis, which is different. Your advice is spot-on, however.
Osteopenia is a bone density reduction, a precursor to osteoporosus. Weight bearing exercise, calcium, and Vitamin D can help. I know Denver lifts weights, and I do as well, because it is the only way I know to fight against deterioration of bone and muscle with age.
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