IMPROVING OSTEOPOROSIS THROUGH EMS
STRENGTHENING YOUR BONES WITH EXERCISE
BY VISIONBODY
self-images . It is my belief that Nuzuna ’ s system will cut down rehabilitation time and costs in patients with orthopedic issues but also other individuals with neurologic , rheumatologic , vascular , or endocrine fields such as those with diabetes . In individuals just trying to stay fit , lose weight or prepare for high-intensity sports , this system is a phenomenal tool to allow them to achieve their goals quickly , safely , and very effectively . The science of EMS has been well studied , and in my opinion , will become a highly effective tool in both the medical realm as well as the physical fitness realm . Since I began with the company , they have made great advances in their technology and their suits used with their technology . These advances have made their product much easier to use and readily available to all in the future . On a personal level , using Nuzuna ’ s EMS system allowed me to lose 40 lbs . and avoid a total knee replacement by allowing me to strengthen the muscles to the knee joint . Rarely over the years have I felt there have been significant gamechangers in the treatment of my patients . It is my sincere belief that Nuzuna Wellness and their technology is a true game-changer .
As kids , we didn ’ t fear a broken bone . As adults , our broken bones are more serious . Recovery can be slow . A hip fracture can jeopardize both your mobility and longevity . The good news is you can prevent bone loss , osteoporosis , and the likelihood of a broken bone .
Here ’ s Why . And , Here ’ s How !
Why exercise ? Despite their appearance , your bones are living tissue . If you look at a picture of bones with osteoporosis , there are holes in the bones like a sponge . Our bodies are constantly breaking down old bone cells and creating new ones . As we age , the rate of breakdown can begin to outpace the rate of creation of new cells and this causes the density of our bones to decrease . This makes the bones weak , brittle , and porous . Just as with your heart or your muscles , your bones can be strengthened and fortified with exercise .
Some preventative measures that you can take whether you have weak bones or not :
• Eat foods high in vitamin D and calcium . Combining these two nutrients helps to rebuild bone mass . Good foods that meet this list are dairy products , green leafy veggies , fatty fish , nuts , and cereals .
• Avoid foods high in sodium which blocks the absorption of calcium into the body .
• Get UV rays from the sun . This is the best source of vitamin D for the body . Fifteen minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen two or three times a week is all you need .
• Avoid high alcohol intake and don ’ t smoke . Both habits will greatly increase your risk of osteoporosis . Even secondhand smoke can contribute to bone loss .
• Get regular exercise , including weightbearing exercise . These can help you to prevent osteoporosis , but what if it ’ s too late ? Fortunately , modern medicine has taught us a lot about how to care for our bones and most people can effectively reverse their bone loss . When you have osteoporosis , it ’ s like a catch 22 . You need to do strength training in order to strengthen your bones , but you already have weak bones which make this difficult to do . You can suffer from joint pain and muscle pain . The trick is to find a way to strengthen the bone without excessive exercise along with some positive daily habits . By incorporating EMS , or Electro Muscle Stimulation Training with your regular workout , you can magnify the amount of work your muscles do without causing too much impact on the bones themselves .
Recently , there have been numerous doctors using EMS treatments on their paraplegic or tetraplegic patients to help combat osteoporosis from developing due to their forced sedimentary lifestyle . Studies have shown that usage of EMS to improve bone density . One specific case found an 11-13 % increase in bone density and a decrease rate of bone loss in the upper and lower leg bones , the tibia , and femur . The EMS treatments were done for a length of 6 months , 5 days a week .
By increasing muscle strength , you also decrease your risk of falls that lead to fractures due to osteoporosis as well . There is no doubt that exercising is the best way to reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis and improving your bone density if you already have it . However , EMS can help make that transition easier , speedier , and less painful . It ’ s always better to work smarter , not harder !
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