Most spinal compression fractures happen because of osteoporosis. Some people have a higher chance of getting the disease because of:
Race: White and Asian women have the greatest risk.
Age: The chances are higher for women over 50 and go up with age.
Weight: Thin women are at higher risk.
Early menopause: Women who went through it before age 50 have higher chances of getting osteoporosis.
Smokers: People who smoke lose bone thickness faster than non-smokers.