by Sacramento Rancho Cordova Bone Health | Oct 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
A DEXA scan needs very little preparation. You can usually eat normally, but you should skip calcium supplements for at least 24 hours, wear loose clothing with no metal, and tell the technologist about any recent barium or contrast exam, any chance of pregnancy, and...
by Sacramento Rancho Cordova Bone Health | Oct 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
PEMF may take the edge off some kinds of pain, but the evidence is uneven. It looks most promising for osteoarthritis and for spinal or nerve-root pain. It is weaker for chronic low-back pain, where studies show some pain relief but no better physical function. It is...
by Sacramento Rancho Cordova Bone Health | Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
A trabecular bone score (TBS) is a number calculated from the images of your standard lumbar spine DXA scan. It estimates the quality of the internal structure of your bone, not just how much bone you have. A TBS above 1.31 is generally read as normal, 1.23 to 1.31 as...
by Sacramento Rancho Cordova Bone Health | Oct 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Balance and strong bones aren’t just about staying active—they are the foundation of your independence. When stability fades, everyday tasks become risky, and confidence can slip away. At OsteoStrong Rancho Cordova East, our 15-minute weekly system targets bone...
by Sacramento Rancho Cordova Bone Health | Oct 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
For most overweight adults, intermittent fasting for up to six months has not been shown to lower bone density on a DXA scan. But that finding comes from people without osteoporosis, and no study has shown that fasting builds bone. If you already have osteopenia or...
