Osteoporosis

May 25, 2007

Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Back Pain and Osteoporosis Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones. About 10 million Americans (8 million women and 2 million men) already have osteoporosis, and 34 million more are at increased risk because of low bone mass—a condition called osteopenia.

Like back pain, osteoporosis can be disabling. But unlike back pain, osteoporosis, which is caused by a reduction in bone mass, is "silent," with no symptoms until fractures occur. We review the causes and diagnostic techniques, the preventive steps that can spare you significant pain and disability, and the very latest osteoporosis treatment options.

Osteoporosis Articles:

Osteoporosis and Diet:

Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies on Back Pain and Osteoporosis:

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Osteoporosis

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  • Back Pain and Osteoporosis Glossary

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    All the articles in the Back Pain and Osteoporosis area are derived from our monthly newsletter, Johns Hopkins Health After 50, and our annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Back Pain and Osteoporosis.


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