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How Obesity Leads to Spine Problems

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Last updated: March 21, 2023 11:55 pm
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Published: March 21, 2023
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Dr. ARVIND G KULKARNI

 

Patients who are overweight or obese and suffer from back pain or spinal problems may not be aware that it’s their excess weight that is actually contributing to their spine problems. Little do they realise that obesity is like a “vicious circle” because if they exercise, they might experience fatigue, shortness of breath, etc., and if they don’t; then it may cause chronic conditions of back and spine as lack of exercise contributes to more weight which exerts more stress on spine.

 

Basically, for people who are overweight, every extra inch adds strain to the muscles and ligaments in the back as due to obesity the spine tends to become tilted and stressed unevenly to an extent that over time, the back may lose its proper support. Some of the most common obesity-related problems include musculoskeletal and joint related pains like arthritis of spine, sciatica and low back pain from a herniated disc, problem of degenerative disc, etc.

 

Obesity aggravates back pain and problems in particular because the extra weight around stomach pulls the pelvis forward which in return strains the lower back, thus causing pain. Also, the vertebral disc of an obese individual gets weak or damaged much faster causing a variety of problems. So, if we put it in a layman’s language, it’s our spine that supports much of the body’s weight. Extra weight means extra pressure and stress on the spine which causes degenerative changes in the vertebral column. And, for those who are morbidly obese, chances of potential injury to the spine is even greater. Excess weight can even worsen pre existing spinal issues too.

 

Obesity and Back Surgery

 When it comes to obese patients (especially the ones whose BMIs are higher than 30), they are certainly at a higher risk for complications and infections during spine surgery as compared to patients who are not obese. They are even at a risk of developing perioperative complications. Though paying attention to shed a few kilos before undergoing back surgery may improve the healing process post surgery, still it may pose tremendous risk as positioning of obese patients so as to obtain adequate surgical exposure during conventional spine surgery gets challenging. Besides, it’s difficult to gain access to a blood vessel to start an intravenous (IV) line in such overweight cases.

 

But, unlike the traditional or conventional spine surgery, the minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) with navigation technique aids in adequate exposure without resorting to larger incisions which means minimal soft-tissue dissection, hence causing short recovery period and therefore, short hospital stay. Also, pain and blood loss following an MIS procedure is greatly minimised, which allows patients to resume their activities more quickly.

 

 

 

Another advantage of using navigation technology is that it has reduced the radiation exposure- both in case of the patient and surgical team has been tremendously reduced. Such computer based navigation technology helps in complex procedures of spinal surgery by guiding accurate screw/implant placement, especially where visualization is limited. Thus, the use of spinal navigation has reduced operative time, thereby, making the spine surgery safer, more accurate, less invasive and preferred choice of both surgeons and patients these days.

 

Stay Tuned With Spine Health

The best way to avoid weight related spine issues is to start off with a weight loss program. In addition to keeping regular track of BMI scale, patients should chart their weight and waist measurement on regular basis. They should eat nutritious and healthy diet, avoid junk food and restrict emotional binging. Exercising daily can help to shed a few kilos, but as a general rule, obese people should avoid high impact exercises to protect the spine and joints. With the help of an instructor they can focus on exercises that help in strengthening of muscles. Weight loss surgery is an option for extreme cases. Keep in mind: healthy weight is a way to healthy spine!

 

(The Author is Head of Mumbai Spine Scoliosis & Disc Replacement Centre, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai)

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