Osteoporosis can significantly affect spine health, especially as we age. It’s important to understand how this condition leads to spine complications such as vertebral fractures, posture changes, and chronic pain. By recognizing the risks and preventive measures, you can help your patients maintain better spine health throughout their lives. … Continue reading
Getting older is not for the faint-hearted. As time passes, we can’t see as well as we used to, we get wrinkles, our hair turns gray, and you can add your own. One other significant change is our weakened bones. It’s usually due to osteoporosis. … Continue reading
As you grow older, your bones begin to thin and cannot be stopped completely. Because of this, their ability to break is heightened, and the concern regarding osteoporosis becomes more evident.
However, it’s important to remember that osteoporosis isn’t “just another part of aging.” … Continue reading
Even the busiest person can find a spare minute in their day to exercise. That’s good news because a recent study has found that women who get just one minute of exercise per day had four percent higher bone density. If you have two minutes, … Continue reading
A bone scan is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone happens. A bone density test, may be done of your hip or spine to estimate your bone density and determine if treatment is necessary. … Continue reading
Dr. Cohen speaks about the repercussions of osteoporosis and how the Spine & Scoliosis Specialists of Greensboro, NC can treat it with minimally invasive Balloon Kyphoplasty procedure. … Continue reading
