Around 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, with 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men affected by the disease. Osteoporosis increases your risk of breaking bones, which limits your mobility and isolates you, especially in older age. Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, and his team of specialists at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California, have experience treating osteoporosis and helping patients manage their symptoms. If you’re experiencing a loss of height or notice that your spine is always curved, call the office or use the online scheduling tool to make an appointment today.