Sleeping well is vital for our overall health and well-being. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep, however, getting quality sleep as […]

Board of Directors Jeannette Briggs Chair | Oakville, ON Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience working in the energy sector.  She has held a wide-range of jobs within […]

Now that spring is officially here, many of us are excitedly waiting until we can get outside and into our balcony or backyard gardens. The pandemic has made outdoor interests […]

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

Bed Rest If you have a new spine fracture that is painful, bed rest is recommended during the acute pain stage because lying down puts less pressure on the spine […]

VIDEO SERIES ON EXERCISE AND OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis Canada has developed a video series on exercise and osteoporosis in partnership with the University of Waterloo and Geriatric Education and Research in […]

BC Advocacy Osteoporosis Canada with the BCCOP and MedAccess BC are working together to advocate for British Columbians at high risk of osteoporotic fracture to have their medication/treatments publicly funded. […]

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, […]

Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]