According to the American Obesity Association, musculoskeletal pain, specifically back pain, is common among Americans who are classified as obese.
Obesity, or being overweight, adds strain to the muscles and ligaments in the back as
to compensate for extra weight, the spine can become tilted and stressed unevenly. As a result, over time, an unnatural curvature of the spine may develop and present a lack of mobility. Lower back pain is aggravated by obesity, especially for those people who carry excess weight in the abdomen which can pull the pelvis forward.
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Being overweight or obese can also significantly contribute to symptoms associated with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), degenerative disc disease (DDD), spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.
Thankfully, Chiropractic Care can provide pain relief and correct musculoskeletal imbalances while patients are working toward their weight loss goals. For more information, please see Drs. Heidi or Neha!
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