A diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis is often associated with the message that you are “fragile”, “you have to be careful from now on”, or “you can no longer do the things you used to” out of fear. Many worry about their balance and falls. Some people do not want to be dependent on medication for the rest of their lives that may have harmful side effects. These fear based messages cause people to become extra cautious and to move very little, which can actually have a negative effect on bone health.
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