Large Patient Population Study Finds That Weight Gain Increases Risk for Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition associated with disability, work loss and economic burden to healthcare. Significant risk factors include poor sleep, physical and psychological stress, inactivity, advanced age and smoking. The contribution of greater weight and body mass index (BMI) to risk of LBP is less clear. In a new study researchers have found individuals who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher risk of developing LBP compared to those with a normal BMI.