Publication synopsis Obesity is a common risk factor associated with musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, and neck pain. The study was conducted to investigate if obesity affects neuropathic pain, usually considered unrelated to the weight-load on the musculoskeletal system. The research article published in Pain Research and Management suggests that obesity and overweight can aggravate neuropathic pain intensity. Obesity is a major risk factor for pain.
The mechanical load exerted by obesity is mainly responsible for the musculoskeletal disorders leading to low back pain, osteoarthritis and neck pain. However, postoperative pain related to laparotomy and total hip arthroplasty which are not related to heavy load as like musculoskeletal pain. Because, during the recovery period, the patients recuperate lying down, and, thereby, the surgical wound-site is not…
