Osteoporosis doesn’t begin at 70—it starts in your 30s and 40s. And if you’re not actively protecting your bone density by midlife, you’re playing catch-up.
Estrogen loss during perimenopause accelerates bone turnover. Add sedentary habits or underfueling, and you have a recipe for early osteopenia.
The good news? There’s a lot you can do.
- Weighted vests (yes, seriously)
- Resistance training
- Nutrient repletion (calcium, D, K2, magnesium)
- Hormone therapy when indicated
A 2022 study in *Journal of Bone and Mineral Research* showed that regular use of weighted vests significantly improved bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
At Form & Function Orthopaedics, we integrate these strategies into both surgical and non-surgical care—because bones are the scaffolding of your future.
