Subscribe to our newsletter. The primary goal of treatment of osteoporosis is to reduce the risk of fractures .
Exercise is important to maintain healthy bones.
Individuals who live a sedentary lifestyle have much weaker bones and a subjected to a much higher risk of sustaining fractures. Strenuous activity is not necessary, rather simple, easy forms of exercise are the most beneficial for patients with osteoporosis. Calcium supplementation is important to ensure intake is at least 1500 mg every day. Estrogen not only helps maintain, but it can even increase bone mass after menopause. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of HRT, including a lower risk of fracturing bones.