Does being overweight cause back problems?
Carrying extra weight does not cause back pain. Weak back muscles and poor conditioning place the spine at risk. The same sedentary life style and poor diet that allow a body to become fat in the first place more greatly contribute to a failing back than the burden of weight. Consider that most fat stores in the lower torso (stomach area). Intestines with their surrounding fat sit in a bowl that is the pelvis. The pelvis sits upon the legs, not the back, and hip joints, knees, ankles, and feet suffer a great deal more from the added strain of extra weight than does the spine. What some call discipline is really courage. Muster the courage to maintain a back-exercise routine and the resolve and discipline to make wise food choices.
