BASIC FACTS ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS Definition Osteoporosis (“porous bone”) is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and making it susceptible to fractures, particularly at the hip, spine, and wrist, although other skeletal sites may also be affected. Put simply, osteoporosis is a condition in which […]

DO CHILDREN DEVELOP OSTEOPOROSIS? WHEN? There is no universally accepted definition of osteoporosis in children. To determine whether an adult has osteopenia or osteoporosis, a bone density measurement is usually performed. Carrying out this test is not routinely recommended in children. Only in certain rare cases will such an examination be requested by the physician, […]

Examples of Exercises The following exercises can help improve posture, mobility, flexibility, balance, and strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, both in healthy individuals and in people with osteoporosis. Depending on your needs, the condition of your musculoskeletal system and your general health, as well as the extent of the disease, you should consult your doctor […]

MANAGING PAIN Recovery from a fracture can prove to be a very painful and prolonged process. Sometimes pain persists even after fracture healing has been completed. Persistent pain may lead to sleep disturbances, make you more irritable, or cause feelings of depression. These, in turn, increase sensitivity to pain and create a vicious cycle of […]

Vitamin D and Bone Health Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health. It helps our body absorb and use calcium. Without this vitamin, our bones may lose large amounts of calcium and become more fragile. Children need vitamin D to build strong, healthy bones, and adults need it to maintain high bone mass […]

What Men Should Know If you think that because you are a man you cannot develop osteoporosis, you are probably mistaken. Although women are affected by the disease at a much higher rate, men can also develop it. And as our population continues to age, more and more men will be affected by osteoporosis. Some […]

What Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers Should Know If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your newborn baby, you must receive the necessary amount of calcium and vitamin D. These nutrients are essential both for yourself and for your child’s developing skeleton. Do not forget that you are eating for two. If you do not take in […]

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CALCIUM Why is calcium important? Calcium is an essential mineral for the human body. Many Greeks do not consume the necessary amount of calcium on a daily basis. Ninety-nine percent of the body’s calcium is found in our bones and teeth. It is an essential building material for developing strong, […]

WHEN SHOULD OSTEOPOROSIS BE TREATED WITH MEDICATION The result of the bone density test you have undergone will help your doctor decide on the appropriate management strategy and on how to prevent fractures. In addition to this measurement, your doctor will also assess your osteoporosis risk factors, your individual probability of sustaining a fracture, as […]