Richmond Acupuncture VA Osteoporosis Porous Bones Back Pain Chinese Medicine

Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. In many cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium and other minerals in your bones. A common result of osteoporosis is fractures — most of them occur in the spine, hip or wrist. You may have osteoporosis signs and symptoms that include:

Back pain, which can be severe, as a result of a fractured or collapsed vertebra
Loss of height over time
A stooped posture
Fracture of the vertebra, wrist, hip or other bone

Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans or 55 percent of the people 50 years of age or older. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. In order to slow bone loss and maintain bone mass, medications may includes:

Raloxifene
Calcitonin.
Teriparatide
Bisphosphonates

Traditional Chinese medicine's approach to health offers the most holistic solution for eradicating the source of bone diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine, having been present for thousands of years, has ancient formulas for every aspect of human health and wholeness. Of course, the TCM emphasis has always been on strengthening health without causing harmful side-effects. Acupuncture professionals can play an important role in identifying and treating those with risk of bone disease. The ancient, tested, natural herbal formulas of traditional Chinese medicine offer promise for treating the root causes of osteoporosis and bone disease, providing the body with a beneficial environment and conditions for maximizing bone health.