osteoporosis Archives

10Feb 2023 by Patrick Donovan

3 Home Health Tests For Posture

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Today, we're sharing 3 home tests you can do for to gague and improve your posture. Ultimate Spine and Shoulder Posture Test The Dowel Overhead Test measures an overlooked aspect of health - your posture. By taking this measurement, you can improve flexibility and reduce restrictions in your arms and spine for a lifetime of upright posture. Get started today with improving your posture, but measure your baseline first! The Easiest At-Home Posture Test This test is a part of every physical exam I do for osteoporosis. So why not get started with it at home? Measure the fingerbreadths to the closest whole value. It could kickstart your motivation to expand your chest muscles, improve lung capacity, and decrease your risk for vertebral compression fracture. Your goal is 4 fingerbreadths,…

Don’t Let Osteoporosis Hold You Back! Maintain and Build Your Bone Density

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Osteoporosis (OP) screening is now on many doctors’ radar for patients as young as age 50, especially for those at high risk. Previously, osteoporosis would typically not be diagnosed until a fracture occurred. Today's practice of earlier screening gives the patient a better chance of avoiding the worst effects of OP. Do you have OP? Affecting more than 200 million people around the world, OP is the most common bone disease in humans. People with OP have low bone density, low bone mass and changes in their bone structure. All of these changes cause bones to break more easily. Think of bones as having an internal structure like a honeycomb. People with osteoporosis have more space in their honeycombs than people who do not have the disease. The walls of…

The Best Exercise Approach for Women’s Bone Health

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What is the Big Fuss About Bone Mineral Density? Bone Mineral Density (BMD) depicts an overall profile of your bone health. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends that all women over 65 years old to get a central DXA test. It is painless—a bit like having an x-ray. The test can measures bone mineral density at your hip and spine, two of the most common areas for bone breakdown. BMD naturally decreases as we age but it is modifiable based on many different factors. The exercise recommendations in this article are sure to jump start your bone health, no matter your age. Low BMD is correlated with: Bone loss: Indicators for bone loss can be picked up on the DXA test. Your doctor will discuss additional risk factors for…