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Groove Editorial Team

Groove Editorial Team

The Groove Editorial Team includes physicians and physical therapists specializing in bone health and osteoporosis care. Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinician-reviewed, practical guidance you can actually use.

San Francisco, CA

Learn What Your DEXA Scan T-Score Means for Bone Strength

Learn What Your DEXA Scan T-Score Means for Bone Strength

A DEXA T-score compares your bone density with a healthy young adult's. Learn what the numbers mean for fracture risk, how a Z-score differs, how often to rescan, and what Medicare Part B covers.

Postmenopausal Bone Loss: A Scientific Guide to Estrogen and Bone Density

Postmenopausal Bone Loss: A Scientific Guide to Estrogen and Bone Density

Bone breaks down faster than it rebuilds once estrogen falls. This guide explains the biology, how DEXA and FRAX measure risk, and the treatment, nutrition, and exercise steps that help protect bone strength.

How to Sleep with Osteoporosis in 3 Easy-to-Follow Steps

How to Sleep with Osteoporosis in 3 Easy-to-Follow Steps

Night pain and fear of twisting make sleep hard with osteoporosis. Learn three practical steps: pillow placement, a safe log-roll, and bedding and bedroom setup that protect your spine and lower fall risk.

In Depth Guide to Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Osteoporosis

In Depth Guide to Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Osteoporosis

Test scores and medical terms can be hard to untangle in a short appointment. Use these questions on diagnosis, medication, monitoring, nutrition, exercise, and home safety to leave your visit with a clear plan.

At What Age Does Bone Loss Start? A Comprehensive Guide

At What Age Does Bone Loss Start? A Comprehensive Guide

Peak bone mass arrives around age 30, but some bone loss starts earlier than most people expect. See how loss differs by bone type and sex, what speeds it up, and when a DEXA scan makes sense.

All About Osteopenia T-Score Medication Thresholds

All About Osteopenia T-Score Medication Thresholds

Osteopenia doesn't always mean medication. Learn how FRAX scores, prior fractures, and risk factors like long-term steroid use decide when drugs make sense and when strength training and nutrition come first.

Everything You Need to Know About Bone Turnover Markers Tests

Everything You Need to Know About Bone Turnover Markers Tests

A bone turnover markers test measures how fast bone is being broken down and rebuilt. Learn what CTX and P1NP show, when doctors order them, how to prepare, and why they can't replace a DEXA scan.

How to Read a DEXA Scan Report: A Practical Guide

How to Read a DEXA Scan Report: A Practical Guide

Your DEXA report packs bone density, T-scores, Z-scores, and sometimes body fat and muscle data onto a few pages. Here is how to read each section, which number sets your diagnosis, and what to ask your doctor.

Everything You Need to Know About Secondary Osteoporosis Causes

Everything You Need to Know About Secondary Osteoporosis Causes

Not all bone loss comes from aging. Medications like prednisone, thyroid or parathyroid problems, and digestive conditions can quietly thin bones. Here is how doctors find the cause and why it changes treatment.

Step-by-Step Guide to Comparing Osteoporosis Treatment Options

Step-by-Step Guide to Comparing Osteoporosis Treatment Options

There is no single best osteoporosis treatment. The right medication depends on your fracture risk, kidney health, and whether you can take a weekly pill, an annual infusion, or a daily injection.

Cheat Sheet to Medicare Osteoporosis Drug Coverage

Cheat Sheet to Medicare Osteoporosis Drug Coverage

Medicare splits osteoporosis coverage across Parts A, B, and D, and the part that pays depends on how the drug reaches you. This cheat sheet maps injections, pills, home nurse visits, and bone density scans to the part that covers them.

How Fast Does Osteoporosis Progress? A Timeline Guide

How Fast Does Osteoporosis Progress? A Timeline Guide

Osteoporosis rarely moves in weeks. It moves in years, with the fastest stretch arriving after menopause. Here is the stage-by-stage timeline, the T-score milestones that define each step, and the levers that slow it.