This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you age, but it does mean you have to be proactive if you want to ...

Common causes of low back pain include muscle strain, trauma, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders.

Osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bones,” is a condition categorized by progressive bone loss. It’s a major health problem, affecting more than 44 million Americans. Though it’s not ...

Exercise is essential if you have osteoporosis. Resistance training and physical activity can help build bone, prevent further bone loss, and protect you against falls by improving strength, ...

The benefits of regular physical activity and exercise in people with osteoporosis outweigh the risks, says an expert consensus statement designed to alleviate uncertainty about the types of exercise ...

Strengthening core muscles and stretching exercises can help you improve your posture as you age. Learn what you can do and ...

Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. The disease is often described as silent because your bones may weaken over time without causing outward ...

Is there clinical research supporting the use of high-vibration platforms in strength training to increase bone density and muscle mass in the elderly (or any age group)? Are these devices safe for ...

Physical therapist and health coach Dr. Shawn Weiss, DPT, says one popular exercise move she often sees people doing but ...

At the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto, Canada this week, several studies highlighted the importance of exercise in children and adolescents for building peak bone mass that will help ...