Osteoporosis

KNOCK-OUT OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURE PAIN WITH MINIMALLY INVASIVE PRODCEDURES; VERTEBROPLASTY AND KYPHOPLASTY

Posted by Dr. Brian Subach

October 4, 2012

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones so that they are not the strong building blocks we once had. They tend to be strong on the outside and quite weak on the inside, much like the brittle shell of an egg. As age-related weakening of the bones occurs, painful fractures can occur. Many [...]

STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES AND SPINE WITH VITAMIN D

Posted by Dr. Michael Hasz

April 12, 2012

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin/hormone that is required for good health. It has been shown that people with adequate Vitamin D levels have much stronger bones (avoiding osteoporosis), a lower incidence of some cancers (including breast, prostate, and colon), and a lower overall incidence of various ‘aches and pains.’ Vitamin D is obtained primarily [...]

VSI KICKS OFF MILK (CALCIUM) MUSTACHE CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE BONE HEALTH

Posted by The Virginia Spine Institute Team

February 21, 2012

Whether you realize it or not, in the year 2020 the Surgeon General’s report estimates one in two Americans over age 50 will have or be at high risk for osteoporosis. If these predictions come true, this will have a devastating impact on the well being of Americans as they age. Bone health is critically [...]

OSTEOPOROSIS AND COMPRESSION FRACTURES, WHAT GIVES?

Posted by Dr. Brian Subach

July 13, 2011

For many sufferers of osteoporosis and arthritis, a compression fracture in the lumbar spine can be a cause of severe and disabling low back pain. There is not necessarily an obvious injury to blame. It is not always a “slip and fall” that causes these compression fractures. In fact, I have had patients who have [...]

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