A BMD scan (Bone Mineral Density scan), also called a DEXA or DXA scan, is a low-dose X-ray test that measures the strength and density of your bones. It is the most common test used to diagnose osteoporosis and assess your risk of fractures.
If clinically indicated, your health practitioner can refer you for a BMD scan to assess your bone health and determine whether further treatment or monitoring is needed.
Why Should You Consider a DEXA Scan?
Many people assume DEXA scans are only for older adults or those with diagnosed bone conditions. In reality, changes in bone density often begin years before symptoms appear. That’s why DEXA is used not only for diagnosis, but also as a powerful tool for early detection and prevention.
Bone Density
Bone density can decline for years without symptoms. Without a DEXA scan, changes in bone strength are often only identified after an injury occurs.
Delayed preventative action
Without baseline data, it’s harder to make timely, targeted lifestyle or treatment decisions.
Visceral fat remains hidden
Harmful fat around the organs isn’t visible or reflected on the scale. Without measurement, cardiometabolic risk can be underestimated.
How Does a DEXA Scan Work?
No fasting, no injections, no special preparation. You arrive, have a short chat with the technician, and get started.
You lie down on a padded, open table.
The scanner arm moves above you slowly. No contact, no noise worth mentioning.
For bone density, it focuses on the spine, hips, and forearm.
For body composition, it covers the entire body.
The scan is done in roughly 6 minutes.
Then you’re done. No recovery time. You can head straight back to work, to the gym, wherever you need to be. The results aren’t just numbers; they come with images and breakdowns. We walk through them so you understand what’s showing up and why it matters. You can see your bone density scores, muscle-to-fat ratio, and changes if you’ve had scans before. That context is where the value really sits.
Benefits of a DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan goes beyond a single number, measuring both bone density and body composition in one quick session. Known as the gold standard, it provides accurate insight into muscle, fat, and bone health. These results help guide smarter decisions around exercise, nutrition, and prevention, giving you a clear baseline for long-term health.
Accurate and trackable
Obtain usable data & information about your own body to help you measure and manage your health goals.
Guides treatment and prevention
From nutrition to medication, you’ve got data to base it on.
Reach your goals
DEXA enables you to benchmark and track changes in your muscle mass, fat mass and bone density for improved performance and health.
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