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Osteoporosis Strengthening

Treat Your Osteoporosis Symptoms with Physical Therapy

Have you noticed that over time, you’ve lost a couple inches off of your height? Does your posture appear stooped in the mirror? Have you experienced a sudden bone fracture that seemingly came out of nowhere? Chances are you have a condition called “osteoporosis.”

Osteoporosis is a common condition that more frequently affects women, especially after the age of 40. It causes back pain that becomes worse when sitting or standing, thinning of bones, and oftentimes patients with this condition experience a loss in height as well.

The good news is that ClearCut Ortho offers physical therapy services that can help combat the painful symptoms of this condition. If you’re interested in learning more about how therapy can help you to experience less pain in your daily routine, call our clinic today to schedule an appointment!

What is osteoporosis?

The meaning of osteoporosis translates to “porous bones,” as this condition causes bones that were once strong to become frail and fragile. This occurs when the bones are no longer able to hold as much calcium, which is an important mineral that keeps bones strong. Bone fractures from osteoporosis are most likely to occur in your hips, spine or wrists, but breaks are not limited to these areas.

As more calcium is released from the bones than what is put in, it is important to keep problem areas strong, especially the larger joints of the body including back, shoulders, and hips.

If you are suffering from osteoporosis, you are at a higher risk of developing fractures from ordinary, everyday activities. When osteoporosis affects the back, it can result in a compression fracture that may lead to the crumbling of bone.

Even the smallest movements can cause bone fractures! Some patients have experienced breaks from turning their bodies too quickly, coughing, or sneezing. The likelihood of this happening increases the longer a person goes without receiving treatment for their condition.This can make daily life increasingly difficult, as you may not be able to move around as freely as you used to.

Physical therapy for osteoporosis is an excellent alternative to harmful medication and expensive surgeries. PT’s are licensed movement specialists who know how to pinpoint and combat a variety of symptoms that accompany this condition.

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How can a physical therapist help manage symptoms of osteoporosis?

Many of the issues surrounding osteoporosis can be addressed through strengthening exercises, a good walking program and proper nutrition.

Since strengthening is a critical part of osteoporosis management, physical therapy is a highly effective method of treatment. Our physical therapists are experts in preparing coordinated, easy-to-do exercise programs to target specific osteoporotic areas.

It is common that people living with osteoporosis will have limited back, shoulder, and hip movement, which increases the stress on bones. Our physical therapist will determine the best course of treatment for you, to address these limitations and restore your body to its optimum state of function.

Physical therapy treatments for osteoporosis will include progressive stretches and strengthening exercises to help mobilize and strengthen the affected areas.

Our physical therapist will also focus on postural improvement to decrease stress on certain areas, as well as nutritional education to add more calcium and bone-strengthening foods into your diet. Additional methods and modalities may be included as needed, at the discretion of your physical therapist.

At ClearCut Ortho our therapists will work alongside your primary care physician to determine the most appropriate and effective treatment plan for you, in order to ensure you are on the best path toward stronger bones and a healthier life!

Call our clinic today for an appointment

If you’re experiencing painful symptoms of osteoporosis, a physical therapist at ClearCut Ortho could help you find the much needed relief you’re searching for. There’s no limit to the amount of questions you can ask your therapist, and we strongly encourage you to be curious about your treatment!

We’re here to help support you in your journey to finding comfort and pain relief. Request an appointment and discover how we can help treat your osteoporosis symptoms!

Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

START YOUR RECOVERY, TODAY!