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 MY TWIN SISTER-RECLAST ONCE A YR INFUSION

morning132
  • By morning132 · New reply November 10, 2008
  • 28 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 ...

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 ...

COMPRESSION FRAXS IN LUMBAR SPINE AND KYPHOPYSIS

Gloucester
  • By Gloucester · New reply October 25, 2008
  • 5 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 ...

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 ...

Excercises for pulled chest muscles

Tricia2
  • By Tricia2 · New reply August 29, 2008
  • 7 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 ...

Seem to have re-activated my hip fracture and now I can't walk

sonia8
  • By sonia8 · New reply August 17, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • Hi All: This is my first post to the community so apologies if I'm not following the rules correctly :) I'm glad to find a place just to share my story. Basically, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 5 ...

Unexplained back pain

momofone
  • By momofone · New reply July 6, 2008
  • 10 replies
  • I am 33 years old diagnosed with severe osteoporosis the bones of an 80 year old women, 7 years ago. I went to an endocrinologist and he could not help me he felt like my condition was as a result of ...

What could be the problem?

suzsezok
  • By suzsezok · New reply July 5, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • My mother has osteoporosis and fell on June ninetenth of this year. She fell forward into the seat of her walker. This caused a shoulder/chest injury. She is still dealing with alot of pain. She has had ...

Has anyone benefitted from the reclast iv ?

TootziePop
  • By TootziePop · New reply May 23, 2008
  • 1 reply
  • I read that several have had these infusions. How many have seen improvement with them? Also, did pain improve as well as Bone Density ...

Surgery for spine

Jacqueline
  • By Jacqueline · New reply May 11, 2008
  • 4 replies
  • A friend of mine suffers from pain due to a collapsing spine. I have heard some doctors perform surgery in which they cement the spine. What is your opinion about that ...

Myoskeletal Alignment

LarryG
  • By LarryG · New reply April 27, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • Has anyone used Myoskeletal Alignment therapists? I found this www.erikdalton.com and looks like Erik's work is good for pain management ...

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