8 Conditions That Often Accompany Back Pain
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Researchers have found that some cases of back pain are due to osteoporosis-related spine fractures. In fact, compression fractures in the back are the most common type of fracture due to osteoporosis, and they are a frequent source of pain and disability for women over age 50.
By — Last Modified: 03/30/2012, First Published: 11/09/2011
