Many people with osteoporosis are told by their doctors that the condition does not cause pain. It is true that osteoporosis does not directly cause pain as the bones become thinner. However, painful fractures, the compression of nerves, and muscle spasms can result from the effects of osteoporosis. Unfortunately, these indirect symptoms of osteoporosis can cause intense pain that may develop into debilitating chronic pain.
How Does Osteoporosis Lead to Pain?
Osteoporosis can lead to pain in many different ways.
• In most people, fractures cause pain for six to eight weeks after they occur. However, bone growth is slower in people with osteoporosis, and healing may take longer.
• Hip fractures usually result in chronic pain.
• As the vertebrae (bones of the spine) fracture, the spinal column collapses, causing chronic back and neck pain.
• Nerve roots can become compressed by the collapse of the spine, causing sciatica (pain that shoots through the hip or buttock and down the leg) and other nerve pain.
• Muscles can spasm, cramp, and pinch nerves as they contract to try to protect fragile joints and bones.
• Microscopic fractures can lead to deep bone pain that some people with osteoporosis describe as feeling like a toothache.
• Some researchers theorize that the process of bone erosion may contribute to inflammation, which increases pain around bones and joints.

People with osteoporosis can also experience pain that is caused by another condition, either one that is related to their osteoporosis or separate and unrelated. Identifying the origin of the pain is the first step in effectively treating it.

I tried a chiropractor but made my back worse i am due now to get my hip done in january fingers crossed have not been able to walk for a year now really gets me down .

True PamHundley
Cheers Josie D🙃

Thank you Pam for the explanation, easily understood.
Hugs and Love Joan xxx

Good explanation Pam. Thank you!