May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month!

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month — a dedicated time to spotlight the importance of strong bones and how they are essential for overall health and well-being.

Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease" because it can develop without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs. That’s why understanding your personal risk factors is crucial. Many people don’t realize they are at risk until it’s too late. Some of the most common risk factors include:

• Advancing age

• Smoking or tobacco use

• Low body weight

• Early menopause

• Family history of osteoporosis

• Nutritional deficiencies (especially calcium and vitamin D)

• Sedentary lifestyle or lack of weight-bearing exercise

This month is the perfect opportunity to take charge of your bone health by scheduling your annual bone density scan, whether it's a DEXA scan or an EcoLight scan. These scans provide valuable insight into your current bone strength and help you make informed decisions about your wellness journey. Encourage your loved ones to do the same—bone health awareness starts with community support!

At OsteoStrong Limerick Central, we're passionate about helping individuals of all ages build stronger bones naturally—without the need for medications. Through science-backed, non-invasive sessions, you can improve bone density, strength, balance, and overall vitality.

Join us this month—and every month—as we empower our community to prioritize bone health and experience the life-changing benefits of a stronger foundation.

Because when your bones are strong, you are strong!