The North American Spine Society has conducted a reserch poll studying the potential correlation of obesity and back pain. They are making it a priority to educate the public about the findings of their survey.
In March 2005, NASS conducted a national survey of spine care
professionals* to measure the impact of obesity on back pain. The survey
unveiled an increasing trend in the number of obese patients being treated for
spine-related disorders – up nearly 67 percent from just five years ago.
According to the NASS survey, 44 percent of the patients they see are considered
obese.
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