Do Your Back, Knees, Ankles, & Feet Hurt? Lose Some Weight!
Ouch! Did you know that every pound you are overweight, you’ve added an extra 4 pounds of pressure on your knees? (Dr. Stephen Messier, Wake Forest University). This can lead to knee sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, knee cartilage tears, joint dislocations, etc.
Ouch! Did you know that every pound you are overweight, you’ve added an extra 4 pounds of pressure on your knees? (Dr. Stephen Messier, Wake Forest University). This can lead to knee sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, knee cartilage tears, joint dislocations, etc.
In a 1996 study, Dr. C. Frey determined that overweight patients experienced a higher incidence of plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, and fractures/sprains of their feet and ankles. A more recent study suggests that obesity is "a cause and initiator of heel pain and plantar fasciitis/calcaneal spur, and that improper footwear aggravates the condition."
Also, extra weight around your midsection pulls the pelvis forward causing strains on your lower back as well as your spinal structure such as the discs which can be negatively impacted, which directly affects your hips and mobility.
Okay, there’s the bad news. Here is the good news:
ADAPT study found that participants in an 18-month program of exercise and calorie-restricted diet had a 24% improvement in physical function, and a 30% decrease in joint pain. This study doesn’t include other benefits that came off the top of my head such as: preventing future health problems like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, respiratory complications, blood circulation, mental alertness, increase energy levels, decrease stress levels, social interaction, joint and muscle deterioration. I could go on and on.
Here is what you need to know: Your BMI (Body Mass Index) needs to be under 25 or you are considered overweight. If your BMI is more than 30 you are considered obese. Here is a formula to help you figure your BMI. Divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared, and multiply by 703. This is a general calculation and does not take into consideration muscle mass.
If you are truly going to lose weight and get fit, you have to do three things: 1) Eat less calories than your body requires daily, 2) do cardio exercise 5 times a week (at least 30 minutes); and 3) resistance training at least twice a week. We are here to help you do all three – it’s time to not hurt any more and enjoy the rest of your life!
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