Sitting Sitting tall in a perch position puts less strain on the spine than a slumped or slouched position. You may find it difficult at first to sit tall with […]
Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and […]
ABOUT THE DISEASE What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly, quietly weakens bones, often going undiagnosed – even when it breaks them. Osteoporosis is caused by low bone […]
About Us Educate, empower and support Who Are We Osteoporosis Canada is the only national organization serving people affected by osteoporosis. The organization works to educate, empower and support individuals […]
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 […]
Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. What is a safe amount of alcohol […]
In 2008 the results of a small study were published reporting on the use of choline stabilized orthosilicic acid a form of silicon, or placebo in 184 women with low […]
AFTER THE FRACTURE If you have recently broken a bone, you have come to the right place! The information that follows will help you to understand the pain that you […]
