Doctor answers strange theory about people who’ve never broken a bone
Not everyone is so lucky to have never broken a bone before, and usually, if they haven't, those who have will feel a little jealous.
But instead of thinking they are either superhuman or possess coordination at exceptional levels, there's a simple explanation.
Basically, it comes down to our skeleton.
The thing about bones s hey tend to stop us from being so easy to damage.
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They hold us up, give us shape, and also protect our vital organs from damage.
However, when pushed too far or into unnatural angles, they can often end up breaking.
Whilst some are relatively easy to fix, others aren't so good at that, and so surgery may be required.
But could not having broken one before mean you're chosen by a higher power?
Well, thanks to TikTok, that's where this is heading.
Someone has claimed that going through life without breaking a bone meant you were 'protected by the higher power' and also had some 'good karma' to protect you from things going wrong.
Ok mate, sure thing.
Now, for the opinion of an actual doctor who has some authority to speak on medical matters, as he explained why some people might be more prone to breaking their bones while others seem invincible.
Dr Suhail Hussain spoke to LADbible about this and said: "We all know people who seem to trip and fall frequently but then bounce back up, and laugh it off."
"Conversely, someone else trips over a curb and ends up in a cast. So why does this happen? Turns out, it’s not all random or down to divine protection."
The good doctor explained that the truth behind your bone strength was 'a mix of your genes, lifestyle, and even what you eat', so some of it is how you live and some is just how you were born, which determines whether your bones were 'weaker or stronger'.
Dr Hussain explained that your bone strength is 'largely inherited', and things such as your bone density and how your body processes calcium you can get from your ancestors.
"Some of us are naturally more prone to thinner bones — and those can snap more easily under pressure," he explained, which sounds unfortunate for those people.
His verdict is backed up by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), which has found that when someone has parents who broke a bone, their children may end up having weaker bones as a result.
"Research also shows that if one of your parents broke their hip, you’re more likely to break a bone yourself. Hip fractures have a high mortality rate and can sometimes cause permanent disability," a ROS spokesperson told LADbible.
Britt Jones