i have very bad lower back problems and i'm wondering if it could be because i'm overweight? or what else could be the cause of LOWER back problems?...in an adolesants
2006-11-30 13:59:32 · 10 answers · asked by Someone 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes...extra weight (especially in the stomach area) can cause back problems.....also try getting a good mattress.
2006-11-30 14:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Best DJ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I too am overweight and have 4 herniated disc's and arthritis in my lower back, which causes me to have great pain down my left leg into my left hip that includes extreme burning, I believe that this condition was brought on by a horrible fall I had outside our house. As I already know that being overweight is not helping the matter any. I have started with my Primary Care Physician and then to a Spinal Surgeon who has sent me to the Pain Management Center, at this point if you are having great pain which is caused by inflammation of the nerves due to pressure from the disc's or as I am having and arthritis, I suggest that you talk to your Dr. about the Drug Lyrica which is what I am on, I don't know what your situation is and I would not wish this condition on my worst enemy, but a regiment of the following pills have helped my WALK again (though it's not for a great amount of time in a normal position but I am walking) 1. Diclofenac/ Anti-inflammatory 2. Lyrica 3. Lore tab, though I also add Paxil in there due to the pain factor and how it takes it toll mentally as well as physically.
I hope that this has helped.
2006-12-03 23:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by K.G. H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being overweight can cause alot of problems including back problems
2006-11-30 22:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by vintageheartbreak 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being overweight can put extra pressure on your back. You should try to strengthen your abdominal muscles. Muscles work with and against each other in groups. You need to be strong in front to support your back.
Here is a link to exercises you can do: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/298_exer.html
2006-11-30 22:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes being overweight can cause alot of problems, or you could have a test for scoliosis, this is something that effects adolescents in the way the spine develops.
2006-11-30 22:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by HazyMary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being overweight can cause all kinds of problems, including diabetes.
2006-11-30 22:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cause back problems to the person that tried to carry you
2006-11-30 22:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by StarDuster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. plus other problems. instead of trying to strengthen your stomach muscles or trying different stretching exercises, lose the weight.
2006-11-30 22:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by happy.kiddo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being overweight puts extra strain on your back
2006-11-30 22:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by jojo5217 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it does of the weight your carrying
2006-11-30 22:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by pisceslady a 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋