Study of Low Back Pain in Obese Patients

Low back pain, a very common presenting complaint in orthopaedic Outpatient department is caused by various factors such as strenuous physical work, Poor Posture, Trauma, Age related degeneration of vertebral joints and various diseases of ligaments and bones. Overweight and Obesity cause changes in Posture and biomechanics of lumbar spine function and weight transmission. Relationship between low back pain and Obesity requires study to learn about its causation and its effect. This study is an attempt in this direction by measuring the parameters of Body mass Index and its effects on Lumbosacral angles.