Low Calcium Intake - Consumption below 300 mg per day (which is
equal to one glass of milk) is considered low.
Low (or no) Vitamin D in Your Diet - Vitamin D comes from sunlight
and foods such as egg yolks, fortified milk and cereals, and some types
of fish.
High Caffeine Intake - More than two to three cups of caffeinated
coffee each day is considered high if you have a low calcium intake.
Tobacco Use - This includes current use as well as past use of
tobacco.
Alcohol Use - More than 7 oz. of alcohol per week can slightly
increase the risk of hip fractures.
Low Activity - Your activity rate is considered low if you do not
walk or exercise regularly.
Dr. Devin Datta and Dr. Mitchell Supler of The B.A.C.K. Center have both completed their training in the use of the CHARITE Artificial Disc.
The CHARITE Artificial Disc is a device that treats severe low back pain by replacing a damaged or worn out spinal disc with an artificial one. To learn more about the CHARITE Artificial Disc, click here or visit www.charitedisc.com.
