A simple fall may not seem like a big deal but if you have osteoporosis, it can be. Osteoporosis gradually weakens your bones, making them more fragile and vulnerable to fractures. In many cases, even a minor fall, sudden twist, or low-impact injury can result in a broken bone that wouldn’t normally occur in someone […]
What is Osteoporosis? Understanding the ‘Porous Bone’ Osteoporosis is a common bone disease often referred to as a “silent killer” because it frequently shows no symptoms in its early stages. The term literally means “porous bone“. Imagine a healthy bone under a microscope: you would see a strong honeycomb structure. When a person develops osteoporosis, this […]
