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The ancient Chinchorro people of South America devised a technique to stop osteoporosis nearly 7,800 years ago. What was their solution to putting the wraps on declining bone mass? Mummification. Archeologists have discovered this lost civilization in what is now known as El Morro, Chile; and in the process of unearthing this forgotten culture, scientists have come to a startling conclusion: osteoporosis was rampant among the Chinchorro - affecting almost one out of every three people.
The bone preservation techniques of mummification used by the Chinchorro are effective, but only after one has passed away. At HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness, we've devised our own bone preservation techniques to be utilized for life - stronger and healthier life. For many of us, increasing our bone mass is important in helping to maintain our posture and improve our overall fitness. When we preserve our bone density, we are preserving our health and our lives.
 Sadly, an estimated 24 million Americans have osteoporosis, but many do not realize it. That's one in ten members of the US population affected by the bone-weakening disease. Between the ages of 40 and 50, skeletal mass begins to decline and all bones begin losing density. Bones that lose density become brittle and are more likely to break; bones also lose strength and the capability of holding the weight of our muscles, especially in our backs. This decline in strength results in compression fractures in the back that leads to stooped shoulders and poor posture. But at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness, we can help to prevent osteoporosis or help those already afflicted with the disease. Our goal is to increase your bone mass and strengthen each bone no matter your stage of life.
The secret to stopping osteoporosis is not mummification, it is exercise. HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness can devise an individualized program to prevent or manage osteoporosis through exercise. Our certified health professionals recommend two types of exercise to build and maintain bone mass and to strengthen back muscles to improve posture. The two exercise types are weight-bearing exercise and resistance exercise. If you are looking to hold off osteoporosis then HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness has the knowledgeable professionals and the proper equipment to protect your health one bone at a time.
There are various types of weight-bearing exercises prescribed by HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness in the fight against osteoporosis, including: walking, jogging, stair-climbing, and low-impact aerobic workouts. Our indoor walking and jogging track eliminates the hassle of "watching the weather" in order to workout. In addition, our state-of-the-art facility has numerous treadmills and stair-climbers to assist in bone-building exercise; and our fitness professionals offer many low-impact aerobics classes at a variety of times to satisfy any busy schedule.
HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness also provides resistance training in the battle against bone loss. Weightlifting, utilizing free weights, weight machines, and resistance bands, is a vital tool in increasing bone density; and HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness is fully equipped to meet your lifting needs. With approximately 100 exercise machines (including treadmills and stair-climbers) and an array of free weight equipment, every bone can be worked and strengthened, all while under the supervision of fitness professionals. At HealthWorks Rehab Fitness, the fight against osteoporosis has never been easier, safer, or healthier for you and your bones.
If you have a bone to pick with osteoporosis you have two options: become a Chinchorro and get on the waiting list for mummification; or get to HealthWorks Rehab Fitness and let the exercise professionals show you how to have stronger, healthier bones at any age.
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943 Maple Drive, Morgantown, WV (304) 599-2515
1228 Country Club Road, Fairmont, WV (304) 366-0461
60 Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon, WV (304) 472-0181
5804 Mason Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV (304) 879-5000
25 Main Street, Smithfield, PA (724) 569-4404
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