Osteoporosis affects the skeletal structure of the body due to decreased mineralization of the bone. Almost 44 million men and woman the age of 50 are suffering from some degree of osteoporosis, causing it to be considered as one of the top 10 health threats in U.S. When the bones are weakened, individuals are also at increased risk for fractures which may be difficult to heal. This can lead to loss of mobility, the inability to retain independent living, and even death. There are medications available that can help strengthen the bones and prevent issues from osteoporosis and are aging population, speak with your physician about these. Learn more here – http://paindoctor.com/videos/osteoporosis/ Follow us on social media! FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/globalpaindr TWITTER – https://twitter.com/paindoctor PINTEREST – https://www.pinterest.com/paindoctor/ GOOGLE+ – https://plus.google.com/+Paindoctor/posts