27
March
Effect of Ageing on Back Health – Bone Density
Effect of Ageing on Back Health – Bone Density
Did you know that from your 30s onwards, you slowly start losing bone density? And after 50, the risk of fractures skyrockets!
Understanding Bone Density Loss:
Bones aren’t just solid structures; they’re living tissue constantly being broken down and rebuilt to withstand the loads put on them. As we age, this bone turnover process slows down, and we start losing more bone mass than we replace. For some, this leads to osteopenia (lower than normal bone density), which can progressively worsen to osteoporosis, a