Category Archive for : ‘Bone’

Strong Bones for Children: Your Complete Guide

By Greg Conlan – Northcote Chiropractic Centre
When trust and experience matter

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Strong bones aren’t just important for adults — they’re vital for kids too. Childhood and adolescence are when bones grow fastest and the habits kids form now will set the stage for lifelong bone health. With the right nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices, children can build strong, resilient bones and reduce the risk of fractures later in life.

This guide covers three key areas: nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle — tailored

Strong Bones for Women: Your Complete Guide

By Greg Conlan – Northcote Chiropractic Centre
When trust and experience matter

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Many women know about bone health, especially with the link to osteoporosis after menopause. What’s less known is how early bone loss can start, and how much diet, exercise, and lifestyle can reduce the risk. Women are more likely than men to develop fractures, but the good news is — with the right daily habits, you can stay strong, mobile, and independent for life.

This guide covers three key areas:

Strong Bones for Men: Your Complete Guide

By Greg Conlan – Northcote Chiropractic Centre
When trust and experience matter

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Bones? Many men think bone loss is “a women’s issue,” but the truth is men lose bone density too, especially as we age. Men may also suffer fractures, slower healing and chronic pain if bone health is neglected. The good news? You can protect your bones and stay strong at any age with simple daily habits. This guide covers three key areas: nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle, all tailored for men

Everyday Habits That Weaken Your Bones – and What to Do Instead

We often think of weak bones as an inevitable part of ageing.
But in reality, many people are unknowingly weakening their bones through daily habits. So it stands to reason that getting older means we have more days to do the same bad things. So is the problem the ageing or is it that we need to alter some habits? Let’s change our habits.

Here’s what to watch out for—and how to change them.

🚫 5 Habits That Weaken Bones
1. Sitting

Osteoporosis is often called the silent disease, because you don’t feel your bones weakening—until they break.

But there are clear risk factors that increase your chances of developing osteoporosis. Knowing these helps you take action early and prevent fractures.

📉 What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis means “porous bones.”
Your bones lose density and strength, becoming brittle and fragile. Even a minor fall or bump can cause a fracture.

Osteoporosis is most common in:

Women after menopause. Osteoporosis accounts for more days in hospital than many other diseases such as diabetes, heart attack and breast cancer.
People over

Sleep and Bone Health: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think

When we talk about strong bones, most people focus on diet, exercise, and supplements.
But there’s one vital ingredient for bone health you might be overlooking: sleep.

During the night, your body isn’t just resting—it’s actively repairing and rebuilding your bones and joints. Poor sleep robs your skeleton of this crucial recovery time.

Here’s why sleep is your secret weapon for stronger bones—and what you can do to improve it.

💤 What Happens to Bones While You Sleep?

Bones are living tissue. They’re constantly

Arthritis and Bone Health: What’s the Difference and What Can You Do?

When your body hurts, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where the pain is coming from. Is it your joints? Your bones? Both?

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Many people use the terms arthritis and bone loss interchangeably—but they’re two different issues that often overlap.

Knowing the difference between them can help you take better care of your body, seek the right treatment and prevent more serious problems later.

🦴 Bone Health vs. Joint Health

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

Bone health refers

Exercise for Bone Strength: What Actually Works

If you’ve been told to “exercise more” for your bones, you’re not alone. But what kind of exercise actually improves bone strength?

Surprisingly, not all exercise helps this objective. Swimming and cycling are great for the heart—but they’re low-impact and don’t do much to stimulate bone-building cells.

To truly strengthen your skeleton, you need the right type of loading.

Let’s break down what works—and how to do it safely and effectively.

🧱 Why Bones Need Load

Your bones are living tissue. Like muscles, they adapt to stress—but only when

Are Your Bones Getting Weaker? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Are Your Skeletal Bones Trying to Tell You Something?

Most people don’t realise their bones are weakening—until something breaks. That’s because bone loss is a silent process, especially in the early stages.

But your body often sends subtle clues when your bones aren’t as strong as they should be.

In this post, we’re looking at the warning signs of weak bones—and how to take action before a fracture, stoop, or serious back issue sets in.

🚨 5 Warning Signs Your Bones May Be Getting Weaker
1. Loss

Eat This, Not That: The Best Diet for Bone Health

It’s easy to think of bones as hard and lifeless, but in reality, your skeleton is alive—constantly rebuilding, repairing, and renewing as it responds to the demands you make of it.

And just like your muscles, bones need the right fuel to stay strong.

The truth is, nutrition is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your bones. Whether you’re 25 or 75, what you eat can help strengthen your skeleton, support posture, and reduce the risk of fractures later

Bones and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know

The Menopause–Bone Connection You Need to Know

Let’s talk honestly: menopause can be a storm of changes, from hot flashes to weight gain,  mood swings to sleep disruption. Often very obvious. But what many women don’t realise is that one of the biggest changes is silent—and happening inside their bones.

In the first 5–10 years after menopause, women can lose up to 20% of their bone density. That’s significant.

The culprit? Estrogen. At the onset of  menopause this hormone level drops. Throughout our life bones