Osteoporosis is a medical condition that will affect a
greater percentage of the population as the baby boomers
age.
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the
bones that leads to fragile bones, higher risk of bone
fractures, specifically hip, spine, and wrist. The disease
is typically decreased bone mass and a deterioration of bone
tissue, which is actually structural.
Osteoporosis Symptoms:
·Chronic dull pain in lower back or neck
·Loss of height and stooped posture
·A curved upper back (dowager's hump)
·Broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor
injury, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist
Prevention:
Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence can
be the best defense against developing osteoporosis later.
The average woman has acquired 98% of her skeletal mass by
age 30.
There are 4 steps to prevent osteoporosis (No one step along
is enough to prevent osteoporosis):
·A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
·Weight-bearing exercise
·A healthy lifestyle with no smoking or excessive alcohol intake
·Medication to improve
bone density when appropriate.
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