- Neck & Back
- Chronic Pain
- Compression Fractures
- Concussions
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Headaches & Migraines
- Herniated or Bulging Disc
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Mid Back Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Poor Posture & Forward Head Syndrome
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Radiating Pain
- Sciatica & Radiating Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Arthritis & Spinal Stenosis
- Sprain / Strain
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
- Whiplash
- McKenzie Method
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a very common condition in women after the age of 40,
but men do suffer from this condition too. Osteoporosis is a thinning of
the bones due to the change in calcium depositing and uptake. As we
age, this cycle tends to take out more calcium than is put into our
bones. Common areas for osteoporosis are in the spine and hips.
Osteoporosis makes people more susceptible to fractures from ordinary activities. Often, compression fractures in the spine a crumbling of the bone. A lot can be done to address osteoporosis and even improve bone strength. This comes from strengthening exercises, medication, a good walking program and proper nutrition.
How physical therapy helps
Since strengthening is a critical part of osteoporosis management,
physical therapists are experts in preparing a coordinated, easy-to-do
exercise program to target specific osteoporotic areas. Often, people
with osteoporosis will also have limited spinal and hip movement, which
increases the stresses on bones. Physical therapists are experts at
treating these limitations and restoring your body to a more optimum
state.
We work in conjunction with your doctor to program out a specific treatment plan for you ensuring a road to stronger bones and injury prevention. Call us today to discover how we can help your osteoporosis!
