Back pain may occur with other symptoms depending on the
underlying disease, disorder or condition. For instance, if your
back pain is due to arthritis, you may experience pain in other
parts of your body. Back pain due to a pinched nerve can even
lead to loss of bladder control. Back pain is often a major
symptom of fibromyalgia, which is also characterized by fatigue
and sleep problems.Learn more about symptoms of back pain ›
Osteoporosis is a disease in which there is a loss of bone mass
and destruction of bone tissue. This process causes weakening of
the bones and makes them more likely to break. Learn More › How
Well Are You Controlling Your Osteoporosis? The strength of
bones is measured by their density (thickness). High bone
density means bones are less likely to fracture. If you are at
risk for bone loss, your healthcare provider may refer you for
bone density testing. Bone density testing is safe, quick, easy,
and painless. Testing can detect osteoporosis before a fracture
happens. It can also predi