women are more prone to osteoporosis
Bones are strongest in the 20s and 30s, but after that, bones become weaker with age. After menopause, the secretion of female hormones that work to prevent the loss of bone density decreases. It is important to prevent osteoporosis by maintaining healthy bones from an early age.
The biggest problem is that it becomes easy to fracture
Fractures due to osteoporosis may be broken due to impact such as falling, and "compression fractures" where the bone cannot support the weight of the body. One of the major reasons for needing nursing care is fractures due to falls, and caution is required.
Is there a relationship between lifestyle and bone mass? (Surveyed by Toyonaka City Public Health Center and Osaka Toneyama Medical Center, 2019)
Relationship between exercise habits and bone mass
Relationship between milk drinking habits and bone mass
The figure above shows the relationship between exercise habits and milk-drinking habits and bone mass in female high school students. It can be seen that students who have a habit of exercising or who drink milk have higher bone mass than those who do not have these habits. In this way, you can see that your bones will be strong through lifestyle habits.
The benefits of maintaining healthy bones over time
(1) Reduces the risk of bone fractures (2) Maintains beautiful posture (3) Prevents back pain and difficulty walking
lifestyle habits to strengthen bones
Ingenuity to take calcium based on a balanced diet
In order to keep your bones strong, it is important to take in as much calcium as possible and to have a well-balanced diet.
Strengthen your bones with moderate exercise
To keep calcium in your bones, you need moderate exercise. Exercise that can be continued without difficulty, such as walking, and housework such as cleaning are also ideal. Maintain a moderate exercise routine from a young age.
Osteoporosis has few subjective symptoms, so be sure to have your bone density measured regularly.
Free Bone Densitometry every 5 years for women over 40!
≪You can choose from 2 types of inspection methods≫
(1) DXA method (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry)
Measure bone density with two types of X-rays. Using lumbar vertebrae and femur or wrist bones.
The most reliable test that is used as a precision test.
(2) QUS method (quantitative ultrasonic method)
A method of measuring the speed at which ultrasonic waves pass through the heel bone and the rate at which they are attenuated.
There is no radiation exposure, and the measurement time is about 10 seconds, so you can easily see a doctor.
Osteoporosis has no subjective symptoms. In addition to regular bone density measurements, it is best to consult an orthopedic surgeon first without waiting for a checkup if you think of (1) to (3) below.
(1) My height has decreased by 4 centimeters (2) My back has become round (3) My back hurts
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