Ep 44 - Sara Meeks - Osteoporosis: There IS Something You Can Do

“Osteoporosis has always said to be an old woman’s condition. It’s far from that. It affects men, women, and children. No one is immune.” - Sara Meeks
Sara Meeks has specialized in the physical therapy management of osteoporosis and spinal pathology since 1984. APTA Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, she is the creator of the Meeks Method, a comprehensive 12-part program for the conservative management of people with osteoporosis, low bone mass, postural problems, and back pain. She trains physical therapists, medical and exercise professionals in the Meeks Method. She is the author of two books on bone health. She is working on the next editions plus a new book on yoga and yoga-inspired movement and exercise for better bone health. In today’s talk, Sara enlightens us on the importance of exercise and postural alignment when it comes to our bones. Stay tuned to the end where she gives us some great tips to improve our sitting posture and breathing.
Links:
Sara’s Website - sarameekspt.com/
Sara’s email - [e-mail] - Send an email mentioning Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast to receive a copy of the latest version of The Re-Alignment Routine of the Meeks Method.
Timestamps:
13:26 - “When you bring the bones into the equation of exercise, your practice will change.” - Sara Meeks
14:00 - How can you prevent osteoporosis?
14:25 - “Most of the big fractures that occur with osteoporosis are silent.” - Sara Meeks
17:08 - What you can do to detect symptoms of osteoporosis
18:30 - Our sedentary lifestyle from birth and how it causes the development of osteoporosis
24:30 - Natural remedies that you can use to prevent complications from constant sitting
30:26 - Exercise tips for people diagnosed with osteoporosis
34:20 - A sitting exercise that you can do while you listen to this podcast
42:00 - A simple breathing exercise that you can do right now to strengthen your diaphragm and reduce your stress

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Thank you! Not only is Sara delightful, but also very informative.

[@johntaylor6517]

Sara is quite wonderful. She gives us all hope and encouragement with her vast and deep knowledge. I am a mature male living in London and at 66 I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. At first I was very down and thought my life would rapidly decline. However after only four months I have a new life and feel great as I explore a new healthy diet and specific osteoporosis exercises.

[@lindaserrano8835]

what diet have you done?

[@scubious]

Margie thank you so much for doing this podcast with Sara, it has been so helpful in putting me on the right path.

[@micheleboris2851]

Yay Sarah!

[@lindapelle8738]

Very good point I have horrible TMJ I also have osteoporosis no fractures yet, it’s amazing how connected the back neck and jaw are and the rest of the body. Even the doctors don’t understand this.

[@alliep9706]

Thank you for the shared knowledge!

[@lolalavigne879]

Thanks Sarah you are so informative

[@janicemurphy4373]

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH SARAH!!!!! AND MARGIE YOU YOURSELF ARE INSPIRING TOO!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!

[@herbertclarke6527]

From Barbados I will like toHHClarke know the best excercise for my back I HAVE SPONDYLOSIS DEGENERATIVE OF MY L4_S,I OF LIKELY OFL4/S1 and secondary spinal stenosis of L5_S1 listen to you all the time and I have an old hip fracture too

[@heathersullivan8833]

Thanks, there could be hope

[@jeanpeters2748]

She really likes being a story teller about the past.

[@glendahughes3386]

So helpful! I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and this helped answer some of my questions.

[@cadlac1533]

You are not alone.

[@cadlac1533]

Thanks for information. Totally agree : Baby does need movement.

[@szatkown]

Make sure when your doctor measures your body hight that you are alway in your stocking feet when they're measuring you.

[@llkoolbean4935]

She's a treasure

[@lindapelle8738]

I would love to work with Sarah one on one not just for osteoporosis but back pain Thank you for the information Margi

[@lindaknapp3541]

Kudos to Sara…don’t take medications unless it’s life threatening condition! I had a bit of gerd from drinking too much coffee, and too late in the day…. Well, DON’T DO THAT! I now limit it to 2 in the morning.

[@ibolyamolnar3211]

Sarah worked since 1962

[@annemytka6507]

Dear Sara I am 67 long story I have been bedridden for months, now I can’t even walk my legs feel so heavy, my neck has pinched nerves and back, the pain is terrible 😢, I am at a point I find it hard to walk so tied of just laying in bed can you please give me advice thank you love Anne Marie 🌈

[@janicemurphy4373]

SARA I

[@peggyoconnell3733]

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[@dlewis895]

MARGE THX SO MUCH BUT PLS. TALK TONS LESS LET SARA TALK. TEACH HEAL TONS TONS MORE WE NEED HER DESPERATELY

[@dlewis895]

MARGE PLEASEEE PLEASEEEE WE NEED DESPERATELY HEAR SARAS WISDOM NOT YOUR BLABLABLA EGO