We perform Osteoporosis / Bone Mineral Density tests here in our office.  A BMD test is safe and painless, and it provides important information about your bone health.  Your healthcare provider uses this information to make recommendations to help you protect your bones.  A BMD test is the only way to detect low bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.  The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends a BMD test of the hip and spine by a central DXA machine to diagnose osteoporosis.  Notify your physician for more information.