Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, if your symptoms do not respond to natural therapies the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints corresponding to the patient 's complaint by inserting fine needles under the skin. Alexander Techniqu e is a body-oriented therapy focused on improving posture and movement in order to reduce stress and strain on the body and help prevent injuries. Ayurvedic Medicine presents an integrated approach to healing osteoporosis which addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Chiropractic science focuses on the relationship between the spinal column and the nervous system.
Practitioners will manipulate the affected muscles and joints in order to restore alignment, reduce pain and help prevent injuries. Prior to treatment, x-rays may be taken to rule out the presence of fractures. Feldenkrais Method is a reeducation therapy that can improve posture, movement, flexibility and breathing thus relieving pain related to osteoporosis and help prevent injuries. Hellerwork can relieve pain by massaging connective tissue and reeducating the individual to utilize stress-free methods of movement to help prevent future injury. Horsetail, oat straw, barley grass and alfalfa facilitate calcium absorption by the body.