Stay strong, stay mobile
Experiencing regular pain in your spine, hip, or other joints? Check your bone strength and understand your risk for osteoporosis with a simple, non-invasive bone mineral density test (BMT) in Edina. Maintain your long-term bone health and mobility with the right treatment.
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Health risks and effects
Aging can gradually weaken your bones, often without any warning signs, until a fractured spine, hip, or wrist comes to notice. Low bone density can contribute to long-term pain, posture misalignment, and compromised mobility. Bone density scans in Edina help point out these changes early so you can take precautionary measures before the problem gets worse. We believe every woman over 50 must get these scans.
This test measures the quantity of calcium and other minerals in your bones. A low amount indicates osteopenia (early bone loss) or osteoporosis (weakened bones).
A further evaluation helps decide if a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan in Edina is required. This quick, painless scan gives a detailed picture of bone strength by using two different X-ray beams.
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DEXA scans usually give highly accurate results, but if the DEXA scanner is not calibrated in the right way, it can distort your results.
Low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) usually has no obvious early symptoms. The first sign for many people is a fracture from a minor fall or injury. Other subtle signs may include shrinking height, back pain, or a stooped posture, but these usually appear later.
It’s important to maintain an optimal level of calcium and vitamin D intake to have good bone density. Having a balanced diet from an early age helps keep your bones strong.
You must steer clear of calcium supplements, Rolaids, Tums, Vitamin D, Pepcid, or multivitamins for about 24 hours prior to your BMT.
Mostly, a complete bone density scan takes around 10-30 minutes. The main scanning part is quite fast, taking only 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of areas being scanned.
Yes, in many cases, you can improve or maintain your bone density. Weight-bearing exercises (like walking, jogging, or resistance training), getting enough vitamin D and calcium, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol can all help. In some cases, doctors may suggest medications to slow bone loss or build bone.
