What to do about low back pain caused by osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes bone thinning, decreased density, and increased risk of fractures. Low back pain is a common symptom of osteoporosis. If not treated in time, it will have a great impact on daily life. Through reasonable treatment and management, low back pain caused by osteoporosis can be relieved and controlled. The treatment methods for low back pain caused by osteoporosis are as follows:

1. General treatment: Maintain proper exercise to enhance bone strength and stability. Eat a healthy diet and take in enough calcium and vitamin D to promote bone health. Control your weight to reduce the burden on your waist. Avoid staying in the same position for a long time and change your position regularly to reduce the pressure on your waist. Avoid smoking and alcoholism, which will accelerate the development of osteoporosis.

2. Drug treatment: Take calcium tablets or vitamin D supplements to supplement calcium. Use drugs to treat osteoporosis, such as bisphosphonates, estrogen, etc., to increase bone density. Eat foods that promote bone growth, such as fish, dairy products, etc.

3. Physical therapy: such as physical therapy, massage, etc., to relieve waist pain. Conduct rehabilitation training to help restore bone function. Appropriate acupuncture or cupping therapy to promote blood circulation and relieve waist discomfort.

4. Other treatment methods: Surgery. For severe low back pain caused by osteoporosis, surgery can be considered. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has the effect of regulating the body and promoting bone growth. It can be tried under the guidance of a doctor. Psychological counseling or psychotherapy can help patients regulate their emotions and maintain an optimistic attitude.

When treating low back pain caused by osteoporosis, you should also pay attention to some matters: regular check-ups and timely adjustment of treatment plans. Take medications as prescribed by your doctor and do not abuse them. Maintain good living habits, such as not staying up late or staying up late less often. Eat a healthy diet and avoid consuming too much caffeine and salt.