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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

A Practical Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Z-Score

A Practical Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Z-Score

Your DEXA report lists two numbers. The T-score diagnoses osteoporosis, but the Z-score is the early warning for bone loss driven by medications or illness. Here is how to read yours and what a low score means.

The Complete Guide to Medicare Advantage and DEXA Scan Coverage

The Complete Guide to Medicare Advantage and DEXA Scan Coverage

Medicare Advantage plans must cover the same bone density benefit as Original Medicare, but HMO networks, referrals, and prior authorization change how you get the scan and what it costs. Check the rules before you book.

A Practical Guide to Vertebral Fracture Prevention Exercises

A Practical Guide to Vertebral Fracture Prevention Exercises

Back-extensor strengthening, balance work, and progressive resistance training protect a fragile spine. Here are the movements that help, the ones that raise wedge-fracture risk, and how often to do them.

What Patients Should Know About DEXA Scan Radiation Safety and Preparation

What Patients Should Know About DEXA Scan Radiation Safety and Preparation

A DEXA scan measures bone density using a very small amount of radiation. Here is what that dose actually means, why technologists skip the lead apron, and the preparation steps that keep your results accurate.

Ultimate Checklist for Osteoporosis Spine Fracture Risks

Ultimate Checklist for Osteoporosis Spine Fracture Risks

Spine fractures are the most common osteoporotic fracture, yet most are never diagnosed. Here is who is at risk, what the warning signs look like, and how to protect your spine.

Beginner's Guide to Dairy-Free Calcium Sources

Beginner's Guide to Dairy-Free Calcium Sources

You do not need dairy to protect your bones. Sardines, calcium-set tofu, fortified plant milk and low-oxalate greens can cover a full day's calcium - if you know which ones your body actually absorbs.

In Depth Guide to Evaluating if Vitamins Improve Bone Density

In Depth Guide to Evaluating if Vitamins Improve Bone Density

Calcium and vitamin D are essential, but supplements alone won't stop bone loss. Here's what research really shows about vitamins and bone density, and why your bones need the right exercise too.

Calcium Content in Tahini: Everything You Need to Know

Calcium Content in Tahini: Everything You Need to Know

Tahini delivers about 64 mg of calcium per tablespoon, and unhulled versions more than double that. Here's what actually ends up in your jar - and how much of it your body can absorb.

A Detailed Guide to Calcium Content in Kale

A Detailed Guide to Calcium Content in Kale

Kale is one of the few plant foods whose calcium your body absorbs better than milk's. Here is how much it actually contains, and how to prepare it so your bones get the benefit.

The Definitive Guide to Magnesium Deficiency Signs and Causes

The Definitive Guide to Magnesium Deficiency Signs and Causes

Fatigue, muscle cramps and poor sleep can all point to low magnesium - and nearly half of Americans fall short of the recommended intake. Here is how to spot deficiency early and protect your bones.

The Definitive Guide to Vitamin D3 for Bone Density

The Definitive Guide to Vitamin D3 for Bone Density

Vitamin D3 lets your bones absorb the calcium you eat. But trials show 4,000-10,000 IU a day can lower bone density instead of raising it. Here's the dose that actually works, by age.

Beginner's Guide to Safe and Effective Osteoporosis Exercises

Beginner's Guide to Safe and Effective Osteoporosis Exercises

Walking alone will not rebuild bone. Here is what a safe osteoporosis exercise program actually includes - heavy resistance training, controlled impact, and balance work - plus the movements to avoid.