Strong Bones, Stronger You.
Arm Yourself Against Osteoporosis!
Early detection of bone loss allows your doctor to create a treatment plan to keep your bones healthy. This means
reducing your risk of falling, preventing fractures, and enjoying what matters to you.
Don’t wait for a broken bone to take action. Talk to your doctor about your bone health or schedule a bone
density scan today.
Have questions about osteoporosis or keeping your bones healthy?
Call us today at 1-888-341-5030 (TTY: 711), Monday - Friday,
8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Central Time. We’re here for you!
Osteoporosis may be a silent disease, but your voice can make a difference. If you experience any of the following signs, it’s time to take action and speak up! Your doctor needs to hear your concerns about osteoporosis.
- Witness a loss of height.
- Observe a change in your posture.
- Feel shortness of breath.
- Suffer bone fractures.
- Experience pain in the lower back.
Are you concerned about staying active as you get older? Get a bone density scan and take control of your bone health. The scan is painless, safe, and can detect early signs of bone weakness before fractures happen. Most people with osteoporosis don’t feel any symptoms until they break a bone, often in the hip, arm, wrist, or spine.
Boost Your Bone Health. Simple Steps to Keep Them Strong and Healthy:
Move your bones: Include regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises in your daily activities to improve balance and posture.
Ensure a bone-healthy diet: A bone-healthy diet is balanced with adequate calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin K and other nutrients.
Avoid bone-damaging habits: Smoking and excessive
alcohol intake are risk factors for Osteoporosis.
Talk with your healthcare provider about ways you can improve your bone health.
Blue Advantage® (PPO) is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama,
an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Information provided is not intended to replace medical advice from healthcare professionals.
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