08 Dec Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention
Osteoporosis knows no age barriers, and although it is often found among the elderly and women, over 2 million men are also victims of the disease. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thin, weak and more likely to break, most often from a minor fall. Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease.” You can’t feel or see your bones getting thinner which causing many people to only discover that they suffer from the disease when a bone breaks. Learn what treatment options are available to you at Mile High Spine & Pain Center if you suffer from osteoporosis and how you can prevent this disease from occurring.
Don’t Fall Victim to the Silent Disease
The best way to combat osteoporosis is by early detection and prevention. Our Mile High Spine & Pain Center team encourages you to take steps now to protect yourself from this silent disease. Approximately 40 million people suffer from this bone-attacking disease or are currently at high risk to develop it. Diets deficient of calcium, Vitamin D, and lifestyles without regular exercise will cause you to be more susceptible to the disease. Some patients take supplements of calcium or vitamin D, but don’t take the supplements properly–or invest in poor quality supplements–and the nutrients are not absorbed into the system. Mile High Spine & Pain Center can ensure that your diet is supplying you with what you need to prevent the onslaught of this disease.
What Makes Osteoporosis a Threat to Your Health?
Osteoporosis attacks the strength of your bones making them weaker and more prone to break. The word, “osteoporosis” means “porous bone.” A normal, healthy bone resembles a honeycomb on the inside. The bone of an osteoporosis sufferer has larger spaces inside the bone “honeycombs.” Osteoporosis thins the outer part of the bone (the cortex) which compromises the strength of the bone structure. Common injury sites due to this disease are the hip, wrist and spine.
Proactive Treatment Steps
Taking proactive steps to prevent this disease–or to halt its current progression can make all the difference. Early detection of the disease can allow you to increase bone density and reverse the disorder–to some degree. Nutrition counseling will ensure that your body is absorbing the necessary amounts of calcium and vitamin D it needs to nourish your bones. Mile High Spine & Pain Center can also educate you on medications that help delay bone loss, stop it or rebuild the bone.
Protect and Improve Your Bone Health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation, (NOF), has some great tips on proactive steps you can take to protect and improve the vitality of your bones. They urge that prevention begin in childhood by creating habits of healthy living. Specific steps you can take now to protect your bones include:
- Ingesting the proper amounts of calcium and Vitamin D
- Striving for a well-balanced diet
- Engaging in a regular exercise program that includes weight-bearing exercises
- Incorporating foods in your diet that promote optimal bone health such as fruits and vegetables
- Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption to no more than 2-3 drinks daily
Call for an Osteoporosis Prevention Consultation
You can help curb the life-altering effects of osteoporosis through early detection. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors for osteoporosis and together you can develop a plan to protect your bones. A periodic visit to our Broomfield office can help you avoid the risks of the disease. We can start a treatment plan as soon as the condition is discovered to prevent the development of life-altering symptoms. Mile High Spine & Pain Center provides specialized treatment plans for osteoporosis to patients in Westminster and Broomfield and can help you understand where your symptoms are coming from and what it will take to improve. Call (720) 507-0080 today to schedule your free consultation!