Thursday, February 9, 2012

Heavy Children Prone to Back Pain, Spinal Problems

(Reuters Health) UPDATED 2009-12-02
Researchers have found that overweight and obese children and teens are more likely to experience severe back pain, abnormalities in their lower spine, and spinal disc problems than their normal weight counterparts. These kinds of back problems have previously been thought to be problems older people experience, but the rise in obesity in children is causing an increased incidence of spinal issues in younger people, scientists say.    Read full story >
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