Experts are unsure why the condition occurs but urge people to seek help if they start experiencing shoulder pain.

Obesity is a common condition that affects about 2 in 5 adults in the United States. Obesity can contribute to several types of back pain, including lower back pain, sciatica, and disk degeneration.

Earlier, it was thought that obese people have stronger bones due to more body weight. But, doctors say that according to ...

Bad posture, lack of Vitamin D, obesity, and ageing can be the cause of chronic pain in adults, say pain physicians. Apart from intractable pain experienced by terminally ill patients, a majority ...

IF shoulder pain wakes you up in the night, makes simple tasks like brushing your hair challenging, or stops you from reaching up for that item on the top shelf, you’re not alone. Shoulder pa… ...

A study of 407 people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis found those who got semaglutide had an average reduction of 41.7 points on a 100-point scale while those who got the placebo had a ...

Adults with excess weight or obesity reported higher pain levels, emphasizing the need to address obesity in pain management, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard measure of body mass index, or B.M.I., according to a new definition of the condition released by an international commission.

A total of 407 participants were enrolled. The mean age was 56 years, the mean BMI 40.3, and the mean WOMAC pain score 70.9. A total of 81.6% of the participants were women.

The condition can cause severe pain and impact the shoulder’s range of motion. It is progressive and typically occurs due to wear and tear over time. Risk factors include aging, obesity, and a ...

A small 2013 study of postmenopausal women (the majority of whom had overweight or obesity) did find thoracic (upper back) pain was associated with larger breasts. Some of the participants also ...