Obesity and Chronic Pain: What is the connection?
By: Kyra Clancy Obesity and Chronic pain are both serious health problems. Obesity is linked to various health issues like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, but its relationship with chronic pain isn’t always highlighted in these discussions. In reality, the higher a person’s body mass index (BMI), the more likely they are to experience high pain severity and have pain interfere with their daily lives. BMI measures if someone's weight is healthy based on height and weight. Compared to people with a normal BMI, those whose BMI falls under obesity—a BMI of 30 and over—are also less tolerant of pain, making their day-to-day activities (including those for health and weight management) more difficult. Calculate your BMI HERE Therefore, further understanding the connection between obesity and chronic pain is essential for preventing health complications and finding the best treatment and help for those struggling. Here’s how the two are linked ...