Why Being Overweight Causes Pain: 5 Facts
Dr. Grant Cooper: Obesity does not directly cause osteoarthritis, but it increases the amount of stress that the weight-bearing joints must carry and contributes to joint wear and tear. Here are five facts about how obesity and arthritis are linked.
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If you are obese, your knees and hips experience up to 3 times as much pressure with each step.
By — Last Modified: 09/28/2012, First Published: 11/16/2011
