Osteoporosis affects 200 million women around the world, and half of women over the age of 50 in the United States are likely to have an osteoporosis-related fracture, which is twice the rate of men

Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re shorter than you once were, or you’re experiencing unexplained back pain. These are just a few of the signs of osteoporosis. We review some of the myths and facts about this condition here.

.Scoliosis affects between six and nine million people in the United States, and you’re wondering whether you can prevent your child from joining these numbers. The short answer is, “No,” but there are ways to reduce the problem.

This month we focus on understanding the spine, and better informing patients about proper care in order to maintain a healthy spine. 

Your body relies on your spine for support, range of motion, and mobility. Playing no small role in this effort are your intervertebral discs, which makes degenerative disc disease very problematic. Are you at risk?

There are any number of reasons why smoking is bad for your health, and we’re going to add bone loss to this list. In the following, we explore the link between smoking and osteoporosis, giving you another good reason to quit.