Osteoporosis Causes

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• When is Back Pain a Fracture?

  Spinal fractures that occur as a result of osteoporosis are actually quite common, occurring in approximately 750,000 people in the U.S. each year. The problem is that the fracture is not always diagnosed—instead, the problem is often just thought of as general back pain, such as from a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury, or as a common part of aging...
  By: Scott Boden, MD Read More

• Definitive Guide to Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. It affects women more than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable.
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD Read More