April 10, 2017
“I want to treat my bone health entirely naturally – without any “artificial” medications.” That might be possible if you are among the less than half of all women not destined...
April 5, 2017
So how do you find out what aspects of your bone health are pretty good already, what will be easy to fix, and what will take some real work? Start...
February 19, 2015
Fractures get no respect. 20% of women and over 30% of men over 65 die within 6 months of a Hip Fracture. But nobody is worried about hip fractures! Hip...
March 17, 2014
Last time we discussed the disabilities caused by “humpback” kyphosis. A major factor in “humpback” is weak back muscles. Upright posture decreases the strain of gravity pulling you forward. Strong...
March 14, 2014
Many women and men develop a “humpback” as they age – often starting in their 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s. “Humpback” or Kyphosis tends to run in families. There is a genetic...
February 13, 2014
Several patients in the last month have decided not to take the “unnatural” risk of taking medication for their Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. They have been scared by the media emphasis on...
May 9, 2013
If your Mom had Osteoporosis, you are also at risk for osteoporosis and fractures. If a parent had a broken hip, you are at increased risk of fracture. Choosing your...
April 17, 2013
The goal of Bone Health Evaluation and Treatment is Fracture Prevention! DXA and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) are useful tools for evaluation. But DXA and BMD are only one out of...
January 29, 2013
Many patients ask what exercizes will prevent the humpback deformity (kyphosis) of osteoporosis. There is one exercize which will not only help prevent humpback, but partially correct it as well....
October 1, 2012
The FDA has approved Prolia for men with osteoporosis, who are “at high risk for fracture”. This affects a sizeable number of men. High fracture risk includes men with crumbling...