Obesity increases the odds of intervertebral disc herniation and spinal stenosis; an MRI study of 1634 low back pain patients

ConclusionsWhile an increase in BMI was associated with only a slight increase in DD, it was a stronger predictor for DH and SS, particularly in the upper lumbar discs, suggesting weight loss could be a useful strategy for helping prevent disorders associated with these pathologies.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research