Experiencing Arthritis Pain? Weight Loss May Help You

Arthritis

March 22, 2021

Health is wealth. It is a very common phrase we have learned since our primary-level education. However, this is not always true. Especially when you are suffering from arthritis pain. On that note, maintaining a healthy weight is essential to ease arthritis pain.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has recently conducted a study. The result states, that 75% of Americans are obese. Among these, most of the patients also suffer from arthritis. Doctors directly advised maintaining their weight in order to go through a healthy lifestyle.

Now, you may ask what the benefits are. To get that much information, make sure you are spending two minutes of time reading the full article.

Benefits of Weight Loss for Arthritis

Here’s how losing weight can help treat arthritis:

Reduces Inflammation

Have you heard that fat creates and releases inflammatory chemicals? From now on, your motive should be reducing fat from your body, as it also lessens inflammation. A recent study states that obesity can activate low-grade inflammation. In turn, inflammation will aggravate autoimmune disorders like psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Reduces Joint Pressure

Scientists have found that many adults have knee osteoarthritis. They also claim, losing weight will help to remove the extra pressure from the knees. For example, losing 10 pounds of pressure will help to relieve 40 pounds of pressure.

Will Ease Pain

Losing extra weight will lower pain issues. Lower body weight leads you towards a balanced lifestyle. You can say losing 10-20 percent of body weight means there will be less pressure on your knee. In a way, your pain will get less. Evaluate your performance before and after losing weight.

Finally

Arthritis can take a toll on your life if weight issues are left untreated. Lose the extra kilos and live a healthy life. If you are experiencing joint pain, you can visit our pain clinic. See us today in OKC.

**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.

About Author

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.

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