Helping people gain better

The weakening of the bones caused by a reduction in the calcium normally stored there.

Patients are at risk for osteoporosis if they are:

• Post-menopausal
• Female
• Low body weight
• Have taken steroids
• Have digestive problems
• Had kidney stones
• Have a family history of bone loss or fractures
• Above the age of 70

Typically, there are no symptoms.  Osteoporosis is detected by a special x-ray called a DEXA.  It is ordered by your doctor and can be used to track the degree of improvement with treatment.  Unfortunately, some people are only diagnosed after a spine or hip fracture.  This condition is painless.

• Calcium supplements
• Vitamin D3
• Weight-bearing exercise.
• Fall prevention
• Medications that help put calcium BACK into the bone.