Degenerative disc disease is not genetic. Inheritance of Degenerative Disc Disease refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or runs in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.
Bone fractures, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complication of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often are caused by a fall and can result in disability and even an increased risk of death within the first year after the injury. In some cases, spinal fractures can occur even if you haven't fallen.
Mobility can also decrease due to bone spurs of pain they can cause and the extra bone can limit joint movement. There are a variety of reasons that the bodyâs osteoblastic (bone growth) process may start producing osteophytes in the spine, including: 1  Degenerative diseases, like facet joint syndrome. 2  Obesity. 3  Injury. An illness that weakens the spine. 4  Overexertion. Osteoporosis.