Metabolic diseases

Osteoporosis

Reduced bone mass and disrupted bone microarchitecture lead to compression fractures and increased kyphosis, with resulting pain, reduced lung function and a risk of falls. Alongside drug treatment for osteoporosis, we provide exercises for the trunk extensors, balance and fall prevention.

DISH (Forestier’s disease)

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament over at least four adjacent vertebrae, often together with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The doctor distinguishes it from ankylosing spondylitis, and rehabilitation preserves mobility. In a stiff spine, even minor trauma can cause an unstable fracture.

Obesity and back pain

Obesity increases the mechanical load on the spine, speeds up disc degeneration and slows recovery. The doctor includes treatment of obesity in the treatment plan for low back pain.