The effect of obesity on treatment outcomes for low back pain

ConclusionThe results of this study support an association between obesity and less effective treatment outcomes whether measured by disability (Roland-Morris scale) or pain (most severe pain NRS). Overweight and underweight populations do not appear to have significantly different outcomes than normal weight populations.Trial registrationThis trial was designed and conducted prior to the advent of registries.
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research