In true sense Spine is the back bone of our body. Strength in our back is rendered by calcium densed vertebrae and toned paraspinal muscles. Function of vertebral column is to protect the delicate spinal cord and to give a good posture. On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day , lets get into the basics of understanding osteoporosis. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis means porous bones.
It is a systemic skeletal disease, characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk (WHO, 1994). Osteoporosis is often called as a “silent killer” because there are no symptoms. In other words weaker bones which are fragile are amenable to easy fractures. Due to low density and poor quality of bone, you will be at high risk for fractures, particularly at the hip, spine and wrist. Estrogen…
