Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. A healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones. Although chiropractic treatments cannot cure osteoporosis, many people find chiropractic care, along with diet and exercise, a healthy way to manage their symptoms, and prevent progress of the disease.  

According to the Mayo Clinic…

“Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. This can cause bones to become weak and brittle ; so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.” 

Modified chiropractic care may be performed with special care taken to avoid injury. The doctor may use manual manipulations, the activator tool, passive therapies, and instruction on diet, nutrition and lifestyle modifications to help patient with osteoporosis. Chiropractic treatments help to reduce inflammation, increase range of motion in joints, improve neuron firing, and improving strength of supportive muscles and connective tissues. As a cost effective option it’s worth a try.