No Pain

• During the early stages of osteoporosis there may be no pain or symptoms. During this time the bones are being weakened by the condition.
  
  

Height Loss

• Osteoporosis symptoms can include gradual loss of height as your posture becomes stooped.
  
  

Back Pain

• Osteoporosis symptoms can include back pain. If the vertebra becomes fractured or collapses, the pain can be severe.
  
  

Fractured Bones

• Osteoporosis symptoms can include fractures of bones. This includes the vertebrae, hips and wrists.
  
  

Hormonal Therapy

• Hormonal therapy was once the common treatment for osteoporosis. Concerns over the side effects of hormonal therapy have changed how some doctors treat the condition.
  
  

Perscription Drugs

• Prescription drugs used for the treatment of osteoporosis include such drugs as bisphosphonates, raloxifene, calcitonin, teriparatide and tamoxifen.
  
  

Physical Therapy

• Physical therapy is used to help manage osteoporosis and significantly reduce the symptoms of the condition. This includes exercise and working with weights.