Osteoporosis can cause pain and discomfort for many of those afflicted with the condition. In too many cases sufferers don’t realize the pain is due to osteoporosis. This is because until osteoporosis is specifically diagnosed, most people are unaware they have it.

Therefore, they tend to blame their aches on pains on other conditions, such as arthritis, or simply ‘back pain’. Often, a diagnosis only occurs following a bone break. Once a diagnosis has been made and acknowledged by the patient, a focus on remedial treatment and pain relief can be undertaken.

As osteoporosis is a very common condition there have been many treatments tried and tested. Listed below are treatment options others have found effective in managing the pain associated with osteoporosis. Continue reading →

Osteoporosis has been nicknamed “the silent thief”. Bone loss occurs incrementally without our being aware of it. Osteoporosis often presents without symptoms and can happen to anyone, although older women are statistically over-represented.

Osteoporosis seems like a new “disease”, but there is little doubt it has always existed in humankind. Due to improved diagnostic capabilities and understanding of the processes involved in bone degeneration and regeneration, there is a seeming explosion in the rates of detection of the condition.

While our “sit-down” lifestyle may be a contributing factor, there is no doubt that diet is a huge factor in bone and skeletal health. There are also other preventative measures, such as getting adequate exercise and sunlight. Continue reading →