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Calcium and Osteoporosis

Calcium Intake, Osteoporosis, and Back Pain

Osteoporosis is a condition that can cause back pain and even deformity, especially if it leads to a spinal fracture. One reason bones become weak in Osteoporosis is due to a lack of calcium, which is an essential mineral in bone density. If a patient is lacking in calcium and vitamin D in his or her diet, it can lead to resorption of the bone.

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