BoneStrong

A program to help optimize bone health now to prevent osteoporosis later.

Weak bones don’t happen overnight, but we must proactively maintain a healthy skeleton.

So, understanding your current bone health & contributing factors are crucial.

Preventing osteoporosis starts now.

Waiting until age 60-70 to be concerned about bone health is too late, especially for women. Peak bone mass occurs by age 15-25 in most people. “Natural” losses are inevitable with aging to some degree. However, many factors can accelerate bone loss decades before a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis—or before brittle bones break!

The BoneStrong program starts with baseline measurements of bone density and lean body mass. We also use lab work to identify problems, such as low Vitamin D & magnesium levels, that can silently erode your skeleton.

Based on these results, we can custom-tailor your bone health lifestyle Rx, including nutrition, supplements, and exercise.

Get Stronger Bones Today!

  • We start everyone with a comprehensive set of tests, including:

    • Bone Density (DXA) Scan: Measurements of hip and lumbar spine. [Performed at radiology facility in Kansas City.]

    • Body Composition Test: Measurement of body tissues, including skeletal muscle, lean body mass, and body fat. [Performed at our clinic in Lawrence.]

    • Lab Panel: Metabolic panel (kidney & liver function, electrolytes), Vitamin D, Magnesium-RBC, CBC (complete blood count), and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). [Blood drawn at our clinic in Lawrence, or Quest location.]

    Lifestyle Rx: Based on your results, we provide written recommendations on how to improve bone health, including nutrition, supplements, and exercise.

    Price = $229

    *This assessment and Rx does not include individual consultation with a physician.

  • After completing an initial assessment, you may continue the BoneStrong program by enrolling in one of our maintenance packages with testing to be completed over 12-24 months. These do not include physician consultations, but those are available (details below).

    Testing Package

    • 1 x Bone Density (DXA) Scan

    • 2 x Lab Panel

    • 4 x Body composition tests

    • Supplement discount = 10%

    • Price = $359

  • Our 45-minute physician consultation will help you understand your results, optimize lifestyle, and recommendations on supplements. These are optional, but encouraged if wanting a more in-depth, individualized approach.

    This visit does NOT include review or prescribing of Rx medications for bone health or any other issue.

    Price = $169

NeuCare Comprehensive Primary Care members receive a 30% discount.

FAQs

  • No! Although women are at higher risk for osteoporosis, we believe men should also focus on bone health.

  • Our program is designed to strengthen all of your bones, but does not address specific fractures. We would suggest a primary care or orthopedic doctor to care for specific injuries.

  • Anyone age 18 or older can participate. While it may seem strange to worry about osteoporosis in a young person, this is the ideal time to be proactive given young people are more capable of building bone mass.

  • We recognize that menopause—a low estrogen state—can accelerate bone losses in women. However, our program does not provide care directly for menopause or related issues. In some cases, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be used to help with bone health but would suggest a primary care relationship to discuss or manage HRT.