Osteoporosis is a condition that affects bone density and strength, making bones more fragile and more susceptible to fractures. While chiropractic care cannot reverse bone loss, it can play a meaningful supportive role in managing the condition, maintaining spinal health, reducing pain, and helping patients stay as active and functional as possible.
Dr. Frank Stiso at Stiso Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage Therapy in Manasquan, NJ works with osteoporosis patients using gentle, low-force techniques that are appropriate for patients with compromised bone density.
What Is Osteoporosis?
Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt throughout a person's life. In healthy individuals new bone is created at a rate that keeps pace with the removal of old bone. Osteoporosis develops when that balance shifts and bone removal outpaces new bone creation, resulting in bones that become progressively less dense, more porous, and more vulnerable to fracture.
Osteoporosis is most common in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, though it can affect men and younger individuals as well. It often develops without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs, which is why it is sometimes called a silent disease. Common sites for osteoporosis related fractures include the spine, hip, and wrist.
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
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Age, particularly over 50
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Female gender and menopause
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Family history of osteoporosis
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Low body weight
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Calcium and vitamin D deficiency
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Sedentary lifestyle
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Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
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Long term use of certain medications including corticosteroids
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic care supports osteoporosis patients in several important ways. Maintaining proper spinal alignment reduces the uneven mechanical stress that misalignment places on already vulnerable vertebrae. Improving joint mobility helps patients maintain their range of motion and functional movement as the condition progresses. And regular physical activity, which chiropractic care supports by keeping the body moving more comfortably, is one of the most important factors in slowing bone loss over time.
Research also suggests that mechanical stress applied to bones through physical activity and chiropractic adjustments stimulates bone cells to maintain and rebuild bone tissue. By keeping the spine moving and the joints properly loaded, chiropractic care may help slow the progression of bone density loss over time.
For patients with osteoporosis, Dr. Stiso uses low-force techniques including the Activator Method and drop table adjusting rather than high velocity manual manipulation. Safety is the primary consideration and treatment is always adapted to the individual patient's bone density, overall health, and comfort level.
A Note on Safety
Patients with osteoporosis should always inform their chiropractor of their diagnosis and any available bone density testing results before beginning care. Dr. Stiso takes a thorough health history at the initial evaluation and designs every treatment plan with the patient's specific health status in mind. If your case requires coordination with your primary care physician or specialist, he will recommend that and work collaboratively with your other providers.
Why Choose Dr. Stiso for Osteoporosis Care
Dr. Stiso is honest with osteoporosis patients about what chiropractic care can and cannot achieve. He does not overpromise outcomes or apply techniques that are inappropriate for patients with reduced bone density. What he does offer is gentle, thoughtful care that keeps the spine and joints as healthy and functional as possible while respecting the limitations the condition presents.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have osteoporosis or are at risk and want to explore how chiropractic care can support your spinal health in Manasquan, Wall Township, or the surrounding Monmouth County area, Dr. Stiso and the team at Stiso Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage Therapy are ready to help.
Call us at (732) 528-7746 or click the button below to get started. Most major insurance accepted. New patients are always welcome.