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The earlier you receive osteoporosis treatment, the better your chances are for slowing or stopping the process of bone loss. Bone thinning is a natural part of aging but osteoporosis treatment can help you to reverse this process.
Osteoporosis treatment is important to: Prevent broken bones, maintain or increase your bone thickness, relieve pain and to maintain your ability to engage in everyday activities.
Here are some important factors in osteoporosis treatment: - Get enough calcium- If you are under 50, aim for 1000mg/day. If you over 50 try to get 1500mg/day
- Get enough vitamin D - try to get between 200-600 IU a day depending on your age
- exercise regularly - do weight bearing exercises (walking, jogging) and resistance training to help increase mineral bone density
- Eat a balance diet
- Try to prevent falling -exercise to improve your balance
- Stop smoking and limit alcohol use
- Medication -parathyroid hormone and calcitonin are often used
- Surgery - some people may need to have surgery on their hips and spine
- Other therapies -talking natural herbs and physiotherapy may be helpful
No matter which route you take, make sure that you monitor your program to determine if the therapy is working for your.
Consult with your doctor is you feel any changes in your condition or would like to try something different.
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