ORDER PRODUCTS

952.208.7029

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that generally occurs with age and has been labeled by some medical organizations as chronic and incurable. With the aging of the American population, the incidence of osteoporosis is becoming more common. It is estimated that at least 50% of American’s 50 and older are at a significant risk for osteoporosis and that over 10 million men and women have a diagnosis of osteoporosis. An additional 43 million Americans are thought to have low bone density and are headed toward osteoporosis without intervention.

Healthy bone is made up of minerals and calcium salts that are held together by collagen fibers. The inside structure of our bones consists of a softer, spongy mesh that resembles a honeycomb. Our bones are living tissues and are constantly disposing of old bone tissue and replacing it with new bone tissue. Over time the breakdown of old bone tissue and the formation of new bone changes. During childhood and young adult years, new bone is formed quickly, and our bones reach their peak bone density (strength) in our twenties. Starting around age 40, the breakdown of bone occurs more quickly than it can be replaced, leading to reduced bone density and potentially osteoporosis.

Flourish with us today

Your Health, Your Goals
with Flourish Medical + Wellness

Hear More About How We Can Help

Contact Form

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
image of the stages of osteoperosis in our bones

Thinning or weakening of our bones significantly increases our risk for fractures (broken bones). People with osteoporosis are at higher risk of suffering hip, spine, and wrist fractures.

Half of women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime. These types of fractures, specifically hip or vertebral fractures, have a mortality (death) rate as high as 25-30%.

What causes osteoporosis?

  • Oral steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc.)
  • Reduction in estrogen production
  • Lack of weight-bearing exercise
  • Reduction in muscle mass
  • Poor diet
  • Smoking
  • Excess alcohol use
  • Family history

What do hormones have to do with my bones?

Estrogen: Research has found that women are about four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. The root cause for this is the reduction in hormone production, specifically estrogen, after menopause or surgical-induced (total hysterectomy) menopause.  Estrogen has an antiresorptive quality, meaning it lessens the breakdown of bones.

Testosterone: Optimal levels of testosterone for males and females increase lean tissue mass (muscle mass) and reduces fat mass. Muscle mass exerts a greater load on our bones which activates bone forming sites on the periosteal bone surfaces. Therefore weight-bearing exercise is crucial to bone health because it increases our muscle mass, which stimulates bone formation (osteogenesis – new bone formation). This is also known as mechanical loading. Testosterone maintains and builds bone and is an excellent therapy for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Research studies have shown an increase of bone density by 8.3% per year in those treated with androgen (testosterone) pellet therapy.

Pellet therapy establishes optimal levels of estrogen and testosterone in our bodies and results in slower breakdown of bone and increased bone formation. This leads to higher bone density. Higher bone density helps protect our bodies from serious fractures and their mortality (death) rates. You don’t have to live with weak and brittle bones; with hormone optimization therapy we can keep your muscles and bones strong.

Testimonials

“Jackie is a very nice, caring and understanding doctor. Made me feel important and at ease. Thanks Jackie.”

“It was my 1st visit, I was impressed by the length of my visit. Dr. Tewes was very friendly, thorough, interested. She talked easily and worked with me as easily as any doctor I’ve ever worked with. Extremely impressed.”

“Always spends the time needed and goes the extra mile! Will seek out answers when they are needed. Always makes me feel like I’m well cared for!”

“Jackie is excellent. I rarely visit the doctors office, but when I do, she is attentive, listens and never makes me feel rushed. Don’t let this one go!”

“Thank you for everything you have done for my family. It is such a blessing knowing that you have a doctor that understands you and what’s best for you and your family. Thank you for being an amazing doctor.”

“No doctor could come close to you. You are thorough, compassionate and kind.”

“Jackie is truly unique in her capacity to listen and understand the individuality of each patient.”

With so many exercise and fitness options available it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Our focus is to find ways to create movement each and every day that you enjoy and will continue to expand on.

Movement helps to strengthen your muscles which improves stability, balance, and coordination. Stretching also helps maintain muscle health and build durable, dense bones.

Not getting enough physical activity can contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and obesity.

Let’s work together to customize a program that is enjoyable as well as effective for your lifestyle and fitness goals. Contact us to take the next steps toward a healthier you!

Download our Flourish Health Coach Brochure

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This