Spectrum Bone Density Building Therapy at OsteoStrong Sioux City
If you are concerned about bone density, general exercise often is not enough. Bone responds to specific types of load, applied safely and consistently. That is why our bone density building therapy is built around the OsteoStrong Spectrum system.
Spectrum sessions are guided by trained coaches and use four specialized machines designed to apply controlled skeletal loading to areas like the hips and spine. Sessions are short, focused, and designed to support the body’s natural bone-strengthening response over time.
Who Spectrum Bone Density Building Therapy Is For
This is a good fit for adults who:
- Have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis
- Want to improve bone density before it worsens
- Have a family history of bone loss
- Are coming back from hip, knee, or other orthopedic procedures
- Want progress that is tracked over time
- Prefer a non-impact approach without heavy lifting
What “Spectrum” Means Here
Spectrum is the name of OsteoStrong’s four-machine system. Every member completes the Spectrum circuit. Your Spectrum session includes four stations, often described as:
- Lower Growth
- Upper Growth
- Core
- Postural
Each station is designed to apply targeted skeletal loading to areas commonly measured on DEXA scans, including the hips, spine, and femoral neck.
How Spectrum Supports Bone Density
Bone is living tissue. When the right type of load is applied, bone can adapt over time.
Spectrum therapy is designed to apply that load in a controlled way. Instead of repetition or impact, the focus is on brief, guided effort. The machines provide real-time feedback, allowing sessions to be adjusted based on your ability and comfort level.
This approach is often used by people who want to avoid jumping, heavy weights, or long workouts.
What a Typical Session Looks Like
Most members come in once per week. A typical visit looks like this:
- Start with the Vibe plate for activation and circulation
- Complete the Spectrum 4-machine circuit with a coach guiding each movement
- Finish with the Vibe plate and simple balance drills when appropriate
The full visit is usually about 10 to 15 minutes.
What This Therapy Is and Is Not
This Therapy Is
- A guided bone density building program
- Focused on controlled skeletal loading
- Designed to support bone strength over time
- Non-impact and supervised by trained coaches
- Based on consistency and proper recovery
- Measured and guided using session data
- Used by adults with bone density concerns
- Appropriate for many older adults
This Therapy Is Not
- A medical treatment or diagnosis
- A high-impact or high-repetition workout A quick fix or instant solution
- Jumping, running, or heavy barbell lifting
- Something that needs to be done daily
- Guesswork or unsupervised exercise
- A replacement for medical care or advice
- Painful or aggressive training
Many members choose to use this therapy alongside guidance from their healthcare provider.
Add-On Therapies Available at Our Center
Depending on your membership and goals, you may also have access to additional recovery and wellness therapies, including:
- Hydro Massage
- Hyperice Normatec Compression Boots
- PEMF Therapy (Higher Dose PEMF mat and Swiss Bionic PEMF)
- Joovv Red Light Therapy
- Sunlighten Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
These are often used to support recovery, inflammation relief, circulation, and relaxation. They complement the Spectrum session but do not replace it.
Book a Complimentary Session
If you want a clear plan for building bone density, the best next step is a complimentary session. You can ask questions, see the Spectrum machines, and decide if this feels like a fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bone density actually be increased?
Yes. Bone is living tissue and can respond to the right type of load. Changes take time and depend on consistency, health history, and other factors.
Are men at risk for Osteoporosis?
Yes. Men are absolutely at risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis. It is vitally important for them to communicate with their doctors about their skeletal health. While it is true, men don’t experience hormone-related bone loss at the same rate as women experiencing menopause; bone loss accelerates as men age.
By around the age of 60, men begin to lose bone mass at the same rate as women. Once over 60, both men and women also experience a decrease in their ability to absorb calcium, an essential nutrient for bone health.
How long does it take to see bone density changes?
Bone density changes take time. Many people track progress over about 12 months using follow-up DEXA scans, though experiences vary.
Do I need a DEXA scan before starting?
No. A DEXA scan is not required to begin, but some members choose to use scans to track long-term progress.
How is Spectrum different from regular exercise?
Spectrum sessions focus on brief, guided loading rather than repetition or cardio. The system allows higher force without impact or fast movement.
Is bone density training safe for older adults?
When properly guided and non-impact, bone density training can be appropriate for older adults. Programs like Spectrum are designed to be supervised and controlled.
Is bone density training the same as strength training?
No. Traditional strength training focuses on muscles. Bone density training focuses on applying specific load to the skeletal system.