Osteoporosis: Ageing Should Not Mean Fragile Bones
Osteoporosis means “porous bones”—a gradual loss of bone strength that makes fractures more likely.
It affects about 20% women and 5% men over 50 years of age.
Often called a "silent disease", it may cause no warning until a minor fall leads to a wrist, hip or spinal fracture; back pain, height loss and a stooped posture may follow.
Diagnosis is confirmed with a DEXA bone-density scan, supported by clinical assessment and blood tests when needed.
Once dismissed as an inevitable part of ageing, osteoporosis is now preventable and treatable through nutrition, Vitamin D and Calcium supplementation, exercise, fall prevention and effective bone-strengthening medicines like Bisphosphonates, Denosumab, and Teriparatide.
Don't "fall for it"...talk to your pain physician regarding appropriate evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis and make your bones smile again !!
