It is a serious condition that increases slowly as we age. The hip - often from slipping and twisting during a fall. The spine - from bending forward or heavy lifting.
Bone tissue is a rigid, living structure that is constantly renewing itself.
It is not an unchanging skeleton made of calcium. Microscopic holes are constantly created by bone eating cells called osteoclasts. Once these bone cavities are created, bone building cells called osteoblasts form new bone. This process rejuvenates the bone and repairs any damage. In early childhood and adolescent years our bones grow rapidly.