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Does Repeated Stress Cause A Change In The Density Of The Bones?

Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016

Question: I have read that when mechanical stess is placed on a bone, your body will make that bone thicker in response. Can I make the bones in my face and jaw bigger by putting weight on them? Also, I am 32 years old, does that effect bone health?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No studies support your claim

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

The stress needs to be constant in order to inside change in the remodelling of Bone according to Wolfe law.

There have been no studies that support the assumption that putting weight on jaw bones would make them bigger.

Bone health should be quite good at your age. Nothing to worry.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (4 hours later)

There have been no studies to support my idea, but is it possible? My bones should respond to repeated stress, right?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
A constant amount of stress that is string enough to create remodelling response but not too strong to create damage and fracture.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T