Our bones are constantly changing.  Around the age of 30 bones reach their peak strength and then naturally become weaker with age.  When bone mass loss occurs the condition is known as osteoporosis:

The Importance of Measuring Bone Density,
the "Silent Disease"

There are rarely signs of osteoporosis until a lot of bone has been lost. The test is inexpensive, fast, painless, and because the scan uses ultrasound waves, it is 100% safe, and because it's not an x-ray it does not expose patients or staff to radiation.

Conducted by trained operators, every person tested is given information on bone health, calcium requirements, menopause and general advice on the importance of good bone health.

Click Here for some interesting Osteoporosis Facts

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