Can Being Overweight Cause Muscle and Joint Pain

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Does Being Overweight Increase Joint Pain

• Is being overweight linked to increased joint
  pain? This is one of the most frequently asked
  questions at our orthopaedic hospital in Mumbai.
• According to Dr. Chirag Patel, an orthopaedic
  surgeon in Mumbai, Yes, being overweight
  significantly amplifies the strain on the joints,
  worsening the pain for individuals already
  dealing with pre-existing joint conditions.
• The first thing orthopaedic surgeons recommend is
  weight management when managing and treating
  joint pains in older adults. So, the impact of
  overweight on joint pains is straightforward
  because of the increased load on the joints.
• But is that the only reason? In todays blog, let
  us delve deeply into this topic, with insights
  from best orthopedic doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag
  Patel.

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Does Being Overweight Increase Joint Pain

• Why does being Overweight deteriorate joint
  health and increase joint pain?
• Load on the Joints The most common and apparent
  reason is the increased load on weight-bearing
  joints like the knee and hip. On average, every
  extra kilo of weight one puts on increases 4kgs
  of extra pressure on the knee, says orthopaedic
  surgeon and knee replacement specialist Dr.
  Chirag Patel. Being a significant load-carrying
  joint, overweight sore knees is the most common
  problem we often diagnose and treat at our
  clinic.
• Over time, this extra pressure can impact all
  joints, and there comes a point where pain
  intensifies, calling for intervention.

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Does Being Overweight Increase Joint Pain
Inflammation Chronic inflammation is a silent
cause of joint pain and swelling that many older
adults tend to ignore. Increased adipose tissue
(fat) enhances inflammation, contributing to
joint pain, especially in older age. Insulin
Resistance Overweight and older age are closely
linked with insulin resistance. Insulin that
doesnt get used adequately leads to pumping more
insulin, negatively impacting joint
health. Hormonal Factors Adipose tissue
releases cytokines that contribute to joint pain.
When combined with increased osteoporosis in
older ages, especially in women, multiple risk
factors due to being overweight.
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Does Being Overweight Increase Joint Pain

• So, how can one control their weight post their
  50s to avoid joint pain?
• Diet control, healthy food choices, regular
  exercise, and an active everyday life are the
  core tenets of healthy weight management at any
  age.
• However, in older age, individuals have many
  limitations that can hamper their chances of
  reducing weight.
• We advise us to have realistic expectations and
  anticipate slow progress, says Dr. Chirag Patel.

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Does Being Overweight Increase Joint Pain

• One can take steps independently before one
  begins to set foot on a weight-loss journey.
• Still, given every individuals limitations, it
  is recommended to contact an orthopaedic
  specialist who can help you choose the proper
  exercise and diet program or direct you toward
  the right specialists who can help you draw up a
  plan.
• Persistence is the key staying in ideal weight
  ranges can do a sea of good to your joints in
  older age.
• Joint pain catches up with everyone, but why
  hasten their arrival with unhealthy lifestyle
  choices? says orthopaedic specialist Dr. Chirag
  Patel.
• For more information on joint pain and weight
  management to reduce joint pain, you can contact
  Dr Chirag Patel.

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