The body’s process of building and destroying bone building makes the first three decades of life the best time to focus on building strong bones.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes a thinning of the bones. This can result in vertebral compression fractures, deformity (kyphosis) and even death. Osteoporosis and related spine fractures are largely treatable and preventable with medications, calcium intake, and Kyphoplasty (Osteoporosis Fracture Treatment) Video or vertebroplasty surgery.
Regular Weight-Bearing Exercise
Treatment for Osteoporosis takes a multi-dimensional approach; simply changing one's diet may have little effect on bone mass if regular exercise is not part of the treatment plan as well.
The first outward symptom of spinal osteoporosis is typically vertebral compression fractures. Learn how osteoporosis can lead to spinal fractures and what can be done to prevent them.
Treating Osteoporosis in Men
Types and Causes of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is usually caused by natural age-related changes in the body that decreases bone density (primary osteoporosis).