Bone health: easy, practical steps to keep your bones strong

Did you know a single fall can change life for someone with weak bones? Bone health isn't just for older people — it starts with everyday choices you make now. This page gives clear, usable tips you can apply today: what to eat, how to move, when to test, and what treatments actually help.

Eat and move for stronger bones

Calcium and vitamin D are the basics. Aim for foods like yogurt, cheese, canned salmon with bones, fortified plant milk, and dark leafy greens. If you don’t eat much dairy, consider a daily calcium supplement after checking with your doctor.

Sunlight helps your body make vitamin D, but short supplements are often needed, especially in winter or if you spend most days indoors. A quick chat with your clinician or a simple blood test tells you if you’re low.

Want exercises that actually help? Do weight-bearing moves and resistance work: brisk walking, stair climbing, squats, lunges, and light weight training. Balance and core drills — like standing on one foot or heel-to-toe walking — cut your fall risk. Start slow, add reps, and aim for consistency rather than intensity.

Tests, treatments, and everyday safety

Ask your doctor about a bone density (DEXA) scan if you’re over 65, postmenopausal, or have risk factors like long steroid use or a family history of fractures. Bone meds such as bisphosphonates can slow bone loss — but they’re prescription-only and fit different people for different reasons. Pain relievers like Celebrex can ease arthritis pain, but they don’t rebuild bone.

Think about fall-proofing your home: remove loose rugs, add night lights, secure grab bars in the bathroom, and keep pathways clear. Good shoes, vision checks, and managing medications that cause dizziness reduce risk a lot.

Be careful with hands-on therapies if you have severe osteoporosis. Chiropractic care can help back pain and mobility for many people, but ask your doctor if spinal manipulation is safe for you — some techniques can be risky with fragile bones.

Supplements and herbal remedies pop up all the time. Natural doesn't always mean safe or effective. If you’re trying something new — from vitamin K2 to lesser-known herbs — tell your clinician so they can check for interactions with your meds.

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Small changes add up. Improve your diet, move a little more every day, check your vitamin D, and make your home safer. If you have risk factors or recent fractures, see a doctor for testing and a treatment plan tailored to you.