Effects of Obesity on Low Back Pain (LBP)
| Authors | Assessment of Obesity | Results | Effect* (OR [RR]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown et al (20) | BMI >30 | Increased incidence of LBP | 1.26 (1.08–1.48) |
| Shiri et al (21) | BMI >35 in women aged 24–39 years | Increased incidence of LBP | 1.2 (0.8–1.8) |
| Tsuritani et al (22) | BMI >24 vs BMI = 20–24 in women >40 years old | Increased incidence of LBP and disability | 1.46 (0.78–2.47)† |
| 1.29 (0.74–2.25)‡ | |||
| BMI >26 vs BMI = 20–24 in women >40 years old | Increased incidence of LBP and disability | 1.22 (0.58–2.57)† | |
| 2.44 (1.24–4.81)‡ | |||
| Guh et al (9) | BMI >30 | Increased incidence of chronic LBP | 2.81 (2.27–3.48) |
* All odds ratios (OR) and relative risk (RR) are compared to women with body mass index (BMI) <25, unless otherwise noted.
† Back pain.
‡ Disability.