Why does an osteoporosis bone fracture cause back pain?
Soft, weak bones caused by osteoporosis are at the root of this problem. Weak bones can collapse, causing a compression fracture. Back pain can be a sign that a compression fracture has occurred in the vertebrae — the bones that form your spine. In fact, compression fractures in the back are a frequent source of pain and disability for women over age 50. Compression fractures in the back are also the most common type of fracture due to osteoporosis.
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