Better bones. Better you.
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LIFESTYLE IMPACTS OF OSTEOPOROSIS
Living with osteoporosis often means rethinking daily routines — simple acts like bending and lifting can carry risk. It’s not just about bones; it’s about independence, confidence, and the quiet courage it takes to adapt.
Bone health and strength are often overlooked until a fracture occurs. By that time, significant bone loss may already be present. In Canada, osteoporosis and fragility fractures represent a growing public health concern, but early assessment can identify individuals at risk before a serious event occurs.
EARLY BONE MINERAL DENSITY SCREENING
At BoneHealth BC, we believe in early, gentle screening with REMS (Radio-frequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry) technology that empowers you to protect your mobility and live fully — before a fracture defines your limits. BoneHealth BC's scan clinics are accessible throughout BC's Island, Lower Mainland, and Interior regions, and our Naturopathic Medical Review of REMS service helps patients and clinicians make informed decisions.
OSTEOPOROSIS IN CANADA
1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture
1 in 5 men over age 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture
Over 176,000 fragility fractures occur annually in Canada
Many osteoporosis patients face long wait times — sometimes months — for traditional DXA scans, delaying diagnosis until after a fracture occurs.
Access to specialists is limited, especially in rural areas, leaving patients without proactive management or personalized care plans. This gap in timely, coordinated care often means bone health is only addressed reactively, not preventively.
More than 2.3 million Canadians live with osteoporosis. Yet many remain undiagnosed until a fracture occurs.
BONE FRACTURE RISK INCREASES WITH AGE
Bone density declines gradually over time. Risk accelerates after age 50.
The likelihood of a diagnosis of osteoporosis increases significantly between ages 40 and 65; this is why early assessment matters — especially before symptoms appear.
WHAT INCREASES MY RISK OF A BONE FRACTURE?
You may benefit from an assessment if you have:
Age over 50
A prior fragility fracture
Family history of hip fracture
Early menopause
Low body weight
Long-term corticosteroid use
Smoking or excessive alcohol use
Low vitamin D levels
THE POST-FRACTURE CARE GAP
Research consistently shows that many patients who experience a fragility fracture are not assessed or treated for osteoporosis afterward — this is known as the osteoporosis care gap.
Early screening helps close this gap by:
Identifying risk before fracture
Supporting informed treatment decisions
Monitoring bone health over time
A MODERN APPROACH TO BONE ASSESSMENTS
BoneHealth BC uses REMS technology — a validated, radiation-free method for bone mineral density evaluation. REMS technology has been widely used in Europe and is approved in Canada.
Take the Next Step
Bone health assessment is not just about diagnosis. It is about prevention. Early detection allows for:
Lifestyle modification
Nutritional support
Exercise planning
Pharmacologic therapy when indicated
Ongoing monitoring
Learn more about our mobile clinics and book your scan today https://www.bonehealthscan.ca/upcoming-clinics
Sources: Osteoporosis Canada https://osteoporosis.ca || Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/osteoporosis.html ||