Join now

Already a member? Sign in

Welcome to Inspire!

What - Inspire is a place where you can connect with people who share your health concerns and find information and advice in groups sponsored by organizations you know and trust.

Why - As a member you can use Inspire to let friends and family know how you're doing, contact others who share your health concerns, receive personalized updates and information about participating in surveys and clinical trials, and more.

How - Joining Inspire is completely free and usually takes less than a minute. Join now!

corner corner corner

Pain relief

For some people, recovery from a broken bone can be a long and painful process. Sometimes pain continues even after the broken bone heals. In addition to medications, there may be other ways to help relieve the pain. Some examples are acupuncture, biofeedback and relaxation techniques. Always check with your healthcare provider about the best way to manage your pain. Note: The information shared by members of the community does not constitute an endorsement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).

Please help

Granny19530
  • By Granny19530 · New reply yesterday at 12:34 pm
  • 5 replies
  • I am 56 and was diagnosed with osteoporosis last night- -3.2 on spine and -2.5 on hips. It was deep back pain that has lasted for four months that took me to the doc. I had Dexa and spine x-ray. Is this ...

bone or muscle pain?

Gatekeeper
  • By Gatekeeper · New reply yesterday at 10:59 am
  • 22 replies
  • How does one tell the difference between the two? I have been assuming that if bone pain it wouldn't go away with massage, acupuncture or the use of muscle relaxers? Or would it? What does "bone" pain ...

Bone Pain

Ranita
  • By Ranita · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 12 replies
  • I am an active 35 year old with Severe Osteoporosis. I learned from this site that many use an Endocrinologist so I got one to help me with my issues. I am very happy with the care I am getting. I started ...

Excercises for pulled chest muscles

Tricia2
  • By Tricia2 · New reply August 31, 2009
  • 8 replies
  • Does anyone out there know of any excercises that I could do to help with some pulled muscles in my chest. Most of my muscle pain has been in my back or sides and I have been able to do some of my physical ...

low back pain and "osises"

gravelgertie
  • By gravelgertie · New reply August 17, 2009
  • 17 replies
  • i'd like to talk to people who also have lower back trouble. i have all the "osises" you can have and haven't found anything to help yet. i recently had two x-stops inserted and my back is worse than ...

PAIN STANDING ALONG THE SPINE & IN NECK AREA

Donnalc
  • By Donnalc · Posted July 13, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Is this major pain in my spine or discomfort in standing due to side affects from the Boniva injections? I checked the Boniva site for side affects & yes it can be but I also have deteoriated disks in ...

Standing on One Leg

Sarasota_Babe
  • By Sarasota_Babe · New reply July 12, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • My rheumatologist just told me about a Japanese studying that touts the efficacy of standing on one leg for two minutes each. According the findings, participants improved bone mass because of the weight ...

Sealy Mattress

rt57413
  • By rt57413 · New reply June 8, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • I'm thinking of buying a Sealy Spring free River Crest Mattress. Has anyone used this mattress. I tried it at the store and it felt good. Thanks ...

backs and babies

naomielisa
  • By naomielisa · New reply April 27, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • For people who have osteoporosis, is there a higher risk of bones fracturing/back pain etc. during pregnancy or giving birth ...

PLEASE HELP MY TWIN SISTER-RECLAST ONCE A YR INFUSION

morning132
  • By morning132 · New reply April 16, 2009
  • 59 replies
  • My twin sister had the Reclast infusion over 3 months ago. Afterwards, she experienced EXTREME pain in her joints and muscles. She has had blood tests, etc. done before and after this infusion. This pain ...

Back pain

MaryKarnes
  • By MaryKarnes · New reply April 13, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • am on pain meds plus muscle relaxore but this is going to take time. If this does not work off to visit physical therapist ...

hip resurfacing

frameworks
  • By frameworks · Posted April 5, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I have been considering hip "resurfacing" instead of hip replacement to end the pain. Even though I am uncertain about the safety of metal leaching, I'd rather do this than a total hip replacement if ...

Voltaren gel

frameworks
  • By frameworks · New reply March 30, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • Has anyone tried voltaren gel? I heard it is used for knee and hand OA. I want to try it for my hip pain. Thanks ...

LOW LEVEL ENERGY LASER

Nancy08
  • By Nancy08 · New reply March 16, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • Has anybody heard about this new treatment of cold laser and infrasound treatment? It sounds very promising but I dont know much about it. I Know that low level laser is approved by FDA and chropractors ...

osteoporosis

iola
  • By iola · New reply March 1, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • i Can't take pain pills is there any other way i can help with pain. I have taken Bonivs injiction for one year, now i'm taken the one year Injiction has any one did this and dose it help ? i am 76 can't ...

COMPRESSION FRAXS IN LUMBAR SPINE AND KYPHOPYSIS

Gloucester
  • By Gloucester · New reply December 7, 2008
  • 9 replies
  • Hi everyone: I think one too many jump ropings or joggings gave me some compression fractures. I am 60 and in good shape except for my bones. I am not sure I have these fraxs because I have not had the ...

Spinal Decompression treatment

Nancy08
  • By Nancy08 · New reply November 4, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • Has anybody heard of spinal decompression? I would like to know if anybody here has undergone this non surgical treatment. Check out this site: www.Charlottespinalcare.com Blessings ...

Osteoporosis - Coping with Pain

pgreene
  • By pgreene · Posted October 13, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • http://www.webmd.com:80/osteoporosis/gui de/osteoporosis-pain You will have to copy and paste the link into your browser ...

I NEED HELP

swifty
  • By swifty · New reply September 20, 2008
  • 9 replies
  • sorry to bother you all, but my mum has had osteoporosis for 4 years now. When mum was told she had it in 2004 her results were bad, but in 2006 they picked up, and now in 2008 they are worse, i need ...

physical therapy melbourne australia

swifty
  • By swifty · New reply September 18, 2008
  • 3 replies
  • i was wondering if there were any australians on here, i have tried to search for physical therapists in melbourne but it comes back as physio, do we have it under a different name here.... also my mum ...

OsteoporosisNOF: Download NOF's new brochure Hormones and Healthy Bones @ http://bit.ly/3Yg7tq

OsteoporosisNOF: NOF's CFC information: CFC #:11043; Osteoporosis Foundation, National

OsteoporosisNOF: NOF announces the launch of their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Visit www.nof.org.

OsteoporosisNOF: Need information on osteoporosis? Visit NOF's Web site at www.nof.org or email request@nof.org. NOF can send you free educational materials.

OsteoporosisNOF: Volunteer to start an NOF support group to help yourself and others with osteoporosis in your community. Call (800) 231-4222 to learn more.

Group leaders

You