At Kosak Chiropractic serving Fairfield, CA, Dr. Michael Wilson takes your health and well-being seriously. Our expert team offers tailored interventions for various acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis.
What Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common, long-term (chronic) bone disease. It is characterized by a loss of bone density, decreased calcium, and increased fragility that may make you more likely to fracture or break a bone than other patients.
Bones are active, living tissue with a honeycomb structure that are constantly renewing themselves. This renewal slows down as we age, but there should be a natural balance between new and old bone tissue. If more old bone is absorbed than replaced by new bone, you are thought to have osteoporosis.
What Are the Symptoms of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is asymptomatic in day-to-day life, which means there are no noticeable or visible symptoms. Healthcare providers will often identify osteoporosis after you spontaneously fracture or break a bone. Some patients may also begin to stoop or experience a loss of height.
A healthcare provider will make the diagnosis of osteoporosis after assessing:
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Bone mineral density test - a specific type of x-ray or CT scan.
Risk Factors Associated with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is more likely to affect women than men, especially women who are in menopause. Likewise, osteoporosis is more likely to affect older segments of the population. Similarly, osteoporosis is thought to have a genetic component. It can also be caused by low body weight, eating disorders, and certain chronic conditions or medications.
Three Ways to Protect Yourself from Osteoporosis
You can’t totally prevent osteoporosis, but you can reduce your risk by:
- Exercising regularly and incorporating strength training into your workouts.
- Making moderate lifestyle choices and avoiding excessive drinking and smoking
- Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet that has enough calcium, vitamin D, and protein. This may require supplementing your diet with extra vitamins and minerals.
Therapeutic Interventions for Osteoporosis and a Better Quality of Life
Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic serving Fairfield, CA, is an experienced chiropractor who can help you manage osteoporosis utilizing a whole-body approach that includes lifestyle and alternative chiropractic interventions like:
- Gentle joint adjustments
- Therapeutic exercise
- Soft tissue therapy
- Nutritional counseling
The correct combination of therapies tailored to your individual needs should reduce pain, improve mobility and joint function, and decrease muscle tension. This will allow you to live a better quality of life in the long run.
Contact Details
Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic serving Fairfield, CA, is a chiropractor who cares about every patient and their unique health profile. If you are concerned about osteoporosis, call us now at (707) 426-1111 to schedule a consultation.