Overcoming the Painful Cycle: Weight Loss Strategies for Chronic Pain Management
Understanding the Interplay: Chronic Pain and Weight Loss Chronic pain and weight loss often go hand-in-hand, contributing to a vicious cycle. Obesity can exacerbate pain, while chronic pain can hinder weight loss efforts. Obesity’s Impact on Chronic Pain Inflammation Fuel: Excess weight triggers inflammatory hormones, increasing pain sensitivity. Joint and Muscle Strain: Carrying additional weight puts pressure on joints and muscles, leading to discomfort. Impeded Movement: Obesity limits mobility, making exercise and pain management challenging....