Let’s talk DEXA!
I’ve spent years as a skier and yogi, moving, stretching, and challenging my body. But all those falls, lifts, and tumbles left my body a little battered and bruised. It didn’t hurt constantly, but i knew something was off. There’s a quiet kind of awareness that creeps in when your body has been through a lot.
For me, it started with a back fracture.
I kept asking… “I move, I stretch, I train — so why doesn’t my back feel strong again?“
That’s when Jack suggested I try a DEXA scan at BodyView, upstairs at Meadowside. I’ll admit, I hesitated. I’m not into gym culture. I don’t have big goals lifting heavy weights. I just want to keep moving, stay mobile, and protect my bones.
The DEXA Scan: Quick, Precise, and Confidence-Boosting
The scan itself was so simple and reassuring. Using X-ray technology, the DEXA scan measures:
- Bone density — to assess bone strength and screen for osteoporosis
- Lean muscle mass — to see how muscles are supporting movement
- Visceral fat distribution — the fat around organs that affects long-term health
Even better, BodyView uses BodyComp Pro, their in-house, gold-standard software, to provide the most advanced DEXA body composition reports available. This means every result — from muscle and fat distribution to bone density — is highly accurate and easy to understand.
The scan itself is quick — just around 10 minutes lying on the bed — but the consultation afterwards is where the real insight happens.
Jack’s Guidance Makes All the Difference
We went through my detailed BodyComp Pro report, which included:
- Bone density for spine, hips, and other key areas
- Lean muscle mass and imbalances
- Visceral fat distribution
- Insights for maintaining bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk
It was eye-opening. Everything connected — my body’s history, my injuries, and how it had compensated over time. One thing that really stood out? My back was very strong and rich in density — a reassuring sign that, despite my fracture and years of wear and tear, my spine had recovered well. Seeing that on the scan was empowering and gave me real confidence in my body’s resilience.
Why Bone Health Matters more than you think…
Bone density isn’t just about avoiding fractures — it’s about how your body supports you every day. Research shows that perimenopause and menopause can accelerate bone loss, but even outside of this stage, bones slowly change over time.
A DEXA scan with BodyComp Pro gives early detection of osteoporosis, showing you exactly where your bones are strong and where they need support. It also helps you understand your body composition for smarter, safer movement.
How osteopathy brings It All Together
Here’s where osteopathy shines — the DEXA gives you the map, osteopathy gives you the translation.
Downstairs at Meadowside Osteopathy, we work a lot with people managing osteoporosis, recovering from injury, or maintaining bone health. We can help you understand:
- Why certain areas feel weak or cautious
- How muscles and fascia are compensating
- Which movements are safest for your bones
At Meadowside, we work a lot with osteoporosis and bone health. Even if we can’t reverse osteoporosis completely, we can maintain strength, reduce risk, and improve confidence in movement. Combining DEXA data with osteopathy gives a complete, proactive plan for your bones and overall body health.
Why This Journey Was Eye-Opening : The scan, the consultation, and the osteopathy together gave me clarity, understanding, and actionable steps. I could see where my bones had recovered, where imbalances existed, and how to maintain my strength.
If your body has been whispering, it’s worth listening. A DEXA scan at BodyView using BodyComp Pro, paired with osteopathy downstairs, can help you see, understand, and take action — all in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Check out more information on BodyView’s DEXA, Jack and Bone Health here!
Written by Altea Bertani