Causes of compression fractures
Most compression fractures stem from osteoporosis. Causing the bones to naturally weaken with age. The vertebrae in the spine become narrower and flatter. Weak bones are more likely to fracture.
If you have moderate osteoporosis, it is easier to get compression fractures from a fall or another accident. People who have severe osteoporosis can fracture a bone during daily activities. These can include jumping, getting out of bed, coughing, sneezing, or twisting suddenly.
In younger people who don’t have osteoporosis, compression fractures can come from trauma (such as a car accident) or cancer. Cancerous tumors [2] can spread to the spine, weaken the vertebrae and cause the bones to break.
Compression fracture is more common amongst women over 50 due to osteoporosis. With age, the risk increases in people of all genders. People who have had compression fractures in the past are more likely to experience it again.