What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that progresses as bone mass and mineral density decrease in the body. Osteoporosis affects the entire skeletal structure, and diagnosed patients should be proactive in treating this condition. Though frequently asymptomatic, osteoporosis greatly increases the risk of bone fractures and can affect men and women of all ethnic groups and races. Osteoporosis frequently emerges as individuals age and the body’s hormones change, and can be hereditary as well. Certain prescribed medications and lifestyle factors can also contribute to osteoporosis developing over time.
Women have a greater risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis, particularly as they reach menopause. Individuals who are slender and thin-boned also experience a greater risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can contribute to back pain and other ailments in the body, and chiropractic care is an excellent complementary treatment modality for this diagnosis. If you live near Carrollton and West, GA, and are interested in chiropractic treatment for back pain related to osteoporosis, contact Dr. Pete Lazarnick (“Dr. Pete”) today for an expert consultation and recommended treatment plan.
How Does Osteoporosis Contribute to Back Pain?
Individuals with osteoporosis frequently experience weakening, compression, and eventually collapse of the vertebrae, which can contribute to back pain. For patients with low levels of vitamin D, severe back pain can develop over time. Osteoporosis can also lead to compression fractures in the middle back (thoracic spine), the area of the spine responsible for supporting the upper body. Dr. Pete’s office in Carrollton and West, GA provides a variety of chiropractic treatment modalities that can be effective for alleviating back pain due to osteoporosis and assist the body's holistic mechanisms for healing.
How Does Chiropractic Care Assist in the Treatment of Osteoporosis?
Following a comprehensive examination of your medical history and current symptoms, Dr. Pete will design an individualized, noninvasive treatment plan to assist in strengthening the body. This may include therapeutic exercises as well as nutritional recommendations. Getting sufficient sunlight is also critical for improving calcium intake.
Osteoporosis is a chronic degenerative disease that worsens with time. For an expert evaluation and chiropractic treatment recommendations near Carrollton and West, GA, Dr. Pete is a qualified, compassionate, and highly regarded expert with over four decades of experience treating patients in Georgia. Call to make an appointment today. (770) 832-2226