OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT

Oral medication and supplements

• Calcium and Vitamin D

Calcium and vitamin D are essential nutrients for preventing osteoporosis and helping bones reach peak bone mass. If you do not take in enough calcium, the body takes it from the bones, leading to bone loss. This can make bones weak and thin, leading to osteoporosis

• Bisphosphonates

Several bisphosphonates are approved to help preserve bone density and strength and treat osteoporosis. This type of drug works by slowing down bone loss, lowering the chance of fractures.

Injectable medication

• Parathyroid hormone (PTH) analog and parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) analog. PTH is a form of human parathyroid hormone that increases bone mass and is approved for postmenopausal women and men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture.
• RANK ligand (RANKL) inhibitor. This is an inhibitor that helps slow down bone loss and is approved to treat osteoporosis
• Sclerostin inhibitor. This is a medication that treats osteoporosis by blocking the effect of a protein, and helps the body increase new bone formation as well as slows down bone loss.

Strengthening and exercises program

Exercise is an important part of an osteoporosis treatment program. Research shows that the best physical activities for bone health include strength training or resistance training. Because bone is living tissue, during childhood and adulthood, exercise can make bones stronger.

Although exercise is beneficial for people with osteoporosis, it should not put any sudden or excessive strain on your bones.

A physical therapist or rehabilitation medicine specialist can:

• Recommend specific exercises to strengthen and support your back.
• Teach you safe ways of moving and carrying out daily activities.
• Recommend an exercise program that is tailored to your circumstances.