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Can Bracing Help Your Knee and Spine During Osteoporosis?

One or more vertebral bones may become so fragile in some cases of osteoporosis that they are unable to fully sustain their weight and form minute fissures. Vertebral compression fractures are a particular kind of fracture that can cause  osteoarthritis knee pain  and back pain.  Fortunately, there are things you may do to reduce your risk of spinal compression fractures and there are treatments available if one does occur.   Go visit the doctor frequently:   Regular checkups are especially crucial if you have a chronic illness like osteoporosis because they allow your doctor to assess your progress and determine whether your treatment plan needs to be modified. For instance, your pain specialist in Singapore could suggest bisphosphonates, an osteoporosis drug that may lower the chance of a spinal compression fracture.   Eat well and give up unhealthy habits:   For healthy bones, everyone has to consume a lot of calcium. A calcium supplement may also be advised by your