11/14/2025
🚨 DID YOU KNOW that Each EXTRA kilo increases the compressive force in the L4–L5 and L5–S1.
💥 Accelerates degeneration and favors herniated discs. This raises the risk of herniated and associated sciatica.
🔥 Systemic inflammation that damages spinal structures. Visceral fatty tissue releases inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α) that degrade cartilage and discs.
😣More pain and worse recovery. People with obesity tend to have more intense and prolonged back pain, and respond worse to treatment. There is less muscle strength, flexibility and adherence to therapeutic exercise.
🚫Lowering 5–10% of body weight can significantly reduce back pain and inflammation, with a good strengthening and physiotherapy program we can start the treatme
