My mother had numerous spinal fractures due to osteoporosis. I've just gone through menopause and tests show I don't have osteoporosis now. I have chosen not to take hormone replacement therapy. Under my doctor's directions, I'm getting adequate calcium and regular exercise. Are there any exercises I can do to reduce my risk of spinal fractures down the line?

My mother had numerous spinal fractures due to osteoporosis. I've just gone through menopause and tests show I don't have osteoporosis now. I have chosen not to take hormone replacement therapy. Under my doctor's directions, I'm getting adequate calcium and regular exercise. Are there any exercises I can do to reduce my risk of spinal fractures down the line? [electronic resource] - Mayo Clinic health letter (English ed.) Oct 2002 - 8 p. digital

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Exercise Therapy
Humans
Osteoporosis--complications
Spinal Fractures--etiology