22 Habits That Harm Your Spine

Your medications

Certain medications may weaken your bones—primarily steroids, Pisetsky says. “The higher the dose, the bigger the impact on our bones and spine.” Here are some steps you can take to decrease your risk of the brittle bone disease osteoporosis. Some drugs can counteract ‘steroid-induced osteoporosis’—including bisphosphonates, he says. Discuss your medications with your doctor to see if they are affecting on your bone density, and ask if there are any steps you can take to reverse these effects.