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    What is the best exercise to build bone density in my lower back?

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    I recently had a scan which showed early stage osteopenia, in my lower back. Other than diet, what exercise can I do to build bone density in this region of my body?
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    I am a preventative health expert and presenter. My Career over the last 15 yearsI moved to Sydney for the Olympics and started my career … View Profile


    There have been some studies that show that there are site specific exercises you can do, but it's not conclusive. So, some studies have said that if you do upper body and lower body combined with some of the jumping-type work, it improves the bone density of the spine.

    I would definitely include some upper and lower body resistance. Often short
    or higher berth, making sure you're changing direction are important, but
    it does need to be supervised. Because any rapid flexing or twisting of the
    spine does have to be watched. Certainly doing some kind of step-ups and
    including upper and lower body resistance would definitely help that area.

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