BC ADVOCACY Osteoporosis Canada together with British Columbia Coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians (BCCOP) and Medicines Access Coalition – BC (MedAccess BC) are working together to advocate for British Columbians at […]

After The Spine Fracture Heals Sometimes back pain continues. The various stages of healing will take place over several months but the recovery of function and muscle strength can also be a […]

DIAGNOSIS The importance of a comprehensive fracture risk assessment Insist on Assessment Osteoporosis often goes undiagnosed until a bone fractures, and is therefore commonly referred to as “the silent thief”. […]

BONE MINERAL DENSITY TEST A BMD test can tell you whether or not you have osteoporosis Why Should I Get Tested? A risk factor assessment is an important first step […]

HORMONE THERAPY (HT) Estrogen plays such an important role in maintaining bone. Hormone Therapy (HT) or estrogen/progesterone, is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. However, because estrogen plays […]

As pandemic restrictions begin to lift, you may be thinking about travelling. Today, in addition to considering your plans to travel with osteoporosis you must also be clear on travel […]

It is possible to travel safely and enjoyably with osteoporosis, but there are precautions that need to be taken, as well as those related to the pandemic. More tips and […]

If you are on medication for osteoporosis, are you ever tempted to stop taking it? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Studies indicate that especially for those […]