The Impact of Body Mass Index on the Prevalence of Low Back Pain

2010208 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Knut Hagen · St Olav's University Hospital

Øystein P. Nygaard · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

John‐Anker Zwart · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Abstract

This large population-based study indicates that obesity is associated with a high prevalence of low back pain. Further studies are needed to determine if the association is causal.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Occupational Health and Performance Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 35, Issue 7, pp. 764-768

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181ba1531

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