Obesity as a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions:
Our findings consistently show that overweight and obesity are risk factors for LBP in men and women. Maintaining a healthy body weight may be one of the factors preventing the occurrence of LBP.
Level of Evidence:
Level 1.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
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