May 03, 2018
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density that can occur as we age. It is responsible for over a million broken bones each year, and is a major cause of fractures, back pain, spinal problems and loss of independence. Ten million Americans are living with osteoporosis today, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that by the year 2020 one in two Americans over age 50 will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis. With the aging of the baby boomers, awareness of the disease becomes ever more important.
Yet many people, even seniors who are at high risk for osteoporosis, are unaware of the dangers of the disease and their own risk factors. Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent disease." As it develops, it is often painless, with no obvious symptoms. In many cases, a fracture is the first symptom!
Many people do not realize that osteoporosis is often considered a pediatric disease with geriatrics consequences—approximately 85 – 90 percent of adult bone mass is acquired by age 18 in girls and 20 in boys. Young people are least likely to think about the importance of nutrition, but with a healthy diet and excercise they can build enough bone to last a lifetime. It's never too early or too late to take steps to improve bone health.
For more information and a FREE bone density screening, contact Dee Matchett at OsteoStrong Farragut 423-839-6600. OsteoStrong of Farragut is the only facility in East TN offering sessions monitored by an osteogenic technician that utilize osteogenic loading. to safely and effectively increase bone density without medication. It's the no sweat solution to bone loss. 11110 Kingston Pike Suite 125, in Aspen Square near Sam and Andy's.
Yet many people, even seniors who are at high risk for osteoporosis, are unaware of the dangers of the disease and their own risk factors. Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent disease." As it develops, it is often painless, with no obvious symptoms. In many cases, a fracture is the first symptom!
Many people do not realize that osteoporosis is often considered a pediatric disease with geriatrics consequences—approximately 85 – 90 percent of adult bone mass is acquired by age 18 in girls and 20 in boys. Young people are least likely to think about the importance of nutrition, but with a healthy diet and excercise they can build enough bone to last a lifetime. It's never too early or too late to take steps to improve bone health.
For more information and a FREE bone density screening, contact Dee Matchett at OsteoStrong Farragut 423-839-6600. OsteoStrong of Farragut is the only facility in East TN offering sessions monitored by an osteogenic technician that utilize osteogenic loading. to safely and effectively increase bone density without medication. It's the no sweat solution to bone loss. 11110 Kingston Pike Suite 125, in Aspen Square near Sam and Andy's.
Contact:
Dee Matchett, Owner/Manager
(423) 839-6600
