What happens when even surgery and supplements can’t get a broken bone to heal?
When Dr. Ben Weitz fractured his femur and was told it might never heal, he turned to the same principles he’s used with patients for decades: ‘root cause, functional medicine’ thinking. In this conversation, he shares how he designed a bone-healing protocol that combined targeted nutrition, vitamin K2 and vitamin D optimization, growth factors, and the right kind of exercise stimulus.
We also discuss why bone loss and osteoporosis aren’t just ‘aging issues’, how testing like trabecular bone scores can reveal what DEXA scans miss, and why many medications block bone repair instead of rebuilding it. The story offers a powerful look at how science, persistence, and patient intuition can work together to restore strength naturally.
If you’ve ever worried about bone density, fractures, or slow healing, this episode will help you understand what your bones really need to rebuild safely and effectively.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Preview
01:35 – Podcast Intro
02:45 – Dr. Weitz’s Hip Fracture Story
04:40 – Rehab and Early Supplements
08:20 – Deciding Against Revision Surgery
09:50 – Understanding Bone Cells
11:45 – Using Forteo for Healing
12:45 – Why Monitoring Bone Markers Matters
13:50 – Adding Growth Hormone
14:50 – Bone Stimulator Protocol
15:27 – Effective Exercises for Bone
16:40 – Ballistic Loading Benefits
17:55 – Bone Density vs Bone Strength
18:37 – Understanding Trabecular Bone Score
19:40 – Why Positioning Affects DEXA
21:10 – Reading Full DEXA Printouts
23:22 – Men Rarely Get Bone Scans
27:02 – Bone Stimulator Options
29:20 – Risks of Bone Medications
33:50 – Considering Osteoporosis Treatment
34:03 – Medication vs Natural Approach
36:55 – Vitamin D and Vitamin K
39:55 – Calcium Myths Explained
42:27 – Iodine Contrast Considerations
45:49 – Where to Find Dr. Ben
47:22 – Podcast Outro
47:42 – Final Takeaways & Dr. Eric’s Closing Thoughts
About Dr. Ben Weitz:
Dr. Ben Weitz is a Certified Sports Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner for more than 35 years and he has worked with professional sports teams. He wrote a book in 1998, “The Back Relief Book”, and has p
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