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Osteoporosis
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Loss of bone mass
Symptoms may include back and neck pain
Caused by poor diet, lifestyle, heredity or other factors
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
May be mild with no symptoms to severe with high risk of fractures
Not life threatening
Treatments
Exercise regularly, especially weight bearing exercises
Avoid falls by wearing non-slip, low heeled shoes and removing rugs and other items that could cause tripping
Use good posture while sitting and standing
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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