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Longevity

Osteoporosis

Strong bones let you keep moving, traveling, and doing what you love. We look for why bone is being lost and help you support stronger bones for the years ahead.

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Understanding Osteoporosis

Bone Is Living Tissue

Your bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Osteoporosis develops when bone is lost faster than it is replaced, leaving bones thinner, weaker, and more likely to break.

Osteoporosis is often silent. Many people do not know they have it until a fracture occurs. Its earlier stage, osteopenia, is a warning sign that bone strength is declining.

Because bone depends on hormones, minerals, digestion, and movement, osteoporosis is rarely just about calcium. We look at the whole picture to understand why your bones are losing strength.

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What to Watch For

Common Signs and Symptoms

Bone loss is easy to miss. These are the signs that it may be time to look closer.

01
Often No Symptoms Bone loss usually causes no pain until a fracture occurs, which is why testing matters.
02
Loss of Height Gradually getting shorter over time.
03
Changes in Posture A stooped or rounded upper back.
04
Back Pain Sudden or ongoing back pain, which can come from a small fracture in the spine.
05
Fractures From Minor Falls A broken wrist, hip, or spine from a fall or bump that would not normally cause one.
06
Osteopenia on a Scan A bone density result that shows early bone loss.
Looking Deeper

Root Causes We Look For

Bone loss has reasons. Finding them lets your plan go beyond a single pill or supplement.

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Hormone Decline Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all help maintain bone. When they decline, bones can lose strength.
02
Mineral and Vitamin Shortfalls Bone needs magnesium, calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients. A shortage of magnesium alone can contribute to osteoporosis.
03
Low Stomach Acid and Acid Blockers Stomach acid helps you absorb calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D. Low acid, or long-term use of heartburn medicines, can leave bones short of what they need.
04
Thyroid and Metabolic Health Thyroid imbalance and blood sugar problems can affect how bone is built and maintained.
05
Inflammation and Gut Health Chronic inflammation and poor gut health can interfere with absorption and with bone renewal.
06
Inactivity Bone responds to load. Without regular strength and balance work, it has less reason to stay strong.
How We Help

Building a Plan for Stronger Bones

Your plan starts with a thorough evaluation, including lab work, bioenergetic testing, and a review of your history and medicines.

Depending on what we find, it may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, targeted minerals and nutrients, support for digestion and absorption, and guidance on movement, strength, and balance. IV therapy may help restore nutrients when absorption is a problem.

Bone health is a key part of our Longevity Program, which helps you stay strong and active for decades to come.

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Stay Strong for Life

Keep Doing What You Love

Strong bones help you keep hiking, traveling, gardening, and playing with your grandkids. It is never too early to protect them.

Q&A

Osteoporosis Questions Answered

Short answers to the questions we hear most about osteoporosis.

What pill should I take for osteoporosis?
What pill should I take for osteoporosis?
What is the best drug for osteoporosis?
What is the best drug for osteoporosis?
How much calcium should I take for my osteoporosis?
How much calcium should I take for my osteoporosis?
Which is the best test for osteoporosis?
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FAQs

More Osteoporosis Questions

Answers to common questions about bone health and how we approach it.

Bone loss is common with age, but it is not inevitable. Hormones, nutrients, digestion, medicines, and activity all play a role, and many of these can be addressed.

Calcium alone is rarely the whole answer. Bone also needs magnesium, vitamin D, hormones, and good absorption. Watch our video on calcium above, and talk with us before changing your supplements.

Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone help maintain bone. If testing shows yours are low, bioidentical hormone replacement may be part of your plan.

There is no need to wait. Osteopenia is an early warning, and it is a good time to look for the causes of bone loss and start supporting your bones.

Take the First Step

Protect Your Bones for the Years Ahead

Tell us about your bone health concerns, and we will help you find the right next step. We see patients from all over Utah and across the United States at our offices in Springville and Moab.