Common Myths About Osteoporosis — What You Think You Know May Be Wrong

Ten common myths about osteoporosis debunked — from "milk is enough" to "exercise will break my bones." Replace assumptions with facts.

Some of the things people "know" about osteoporosis are not quite accurate. Well-meaning advice from friends, family, or the internet can sometimes lead to misunderstandings that get in the way of proper prevention and treatment.

In this article, we take ten common myths and set the record straight. From "milk is enough" to "exercise will break my bones" — let us replace assumptions with facts.

In this article (14 sections)

1What you'll learn on this page 2Myth 1: "Drinking milk is enough to prevent osteoporosis"3Myth 2: "If it doesn't hurt, I'm fine"4Myth 3: "I'm old — it's too late to do anything"5Myth 4: "My bone density is normal, so I'm safe"6Myth 5: "Supplements can replace medication"7Myth 6: "Once you start, you take the medication forever"8Myth 7: "Osteoporosis medication destroys your jaw"9Myth 8: "Osteoporosis is a women's disease"10Myth 9: "Exercise will break my bones"11Myth 10: "I drank plenty of milk when I was young — I built up a reserve"12Summary — Correct knowledge is the first step to protecting your bones 13What you can do today 14References

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