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Obesity and Low Back Pain

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The prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in individuals with obesity, particularly those with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 is notably high.

According to Su et al. 72.8% of morbidly obese patients (BMI ā‰„ 40) reported low back pain.[1] Additionally, MacLellan et al. found that 69% of obese individuals with a an average BMI 50 reported chronic low back pain.[2]

Resources

Obesity low back pain - Atchison 2012.pdf

References

  1. ā†‘ Su, Charles A.; Kusin, David J.; Li, Samuel Q.; Ahn, Uri M.; Ahn, Nicholas U. (2018-06-15). "The Association Between Body Mass Index and the Prevalence, Severity, and Frequency of Low Back Pain: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative". Spine (in English). 43 (12): 848ā€“852. doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000002601. ISSN 0362-2436.
  2. ā†‘ MacLellan, Grace A.; Dunlevy, Colin; O'Malley, Emer; Blake, Catherine; Breen, Cathy; Gaynor, Karen; Wallace, Natalie; Yoder, Ruth; Casey, Domhnall; Mehegan, John; O'Shea, Donal (2017-07). "Musculoskeletal pain profile of obese individuals attending a multidisciplinary weight management service". Pain (in English). 158 (7): 1342ā€“1353. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000918. ISSN 0304-3959. Check date values in: |date= (help)
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