You should tailor your strength training to your ability and level of comfort, especially if you have pain. Strength training is especially helpful to build back muscles that are important for posture. Strength training includes the use of free weights, resistance bands or your own body weight to strengthen muscles, tendons and bones.
Find out what exercises are safe for you. Ask your primary care provider or physical therapist whether you're at risk of osteoporosis-related problems.
They might be discouraged from doing certain exercises. People with more advanced osteoporosis may have a high risk of a broken bone.
