Relationship between Neuropathic Pain and Obesity

Objectives. Overweight negatively affects musculoskeletal health; hence obesity is considered a risk factor for osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain. This was conducted to determine if obesity affects neuropathic pain, usually considered unrelated to the weight-load on the musculoskeletal system...

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Main Authors: Jun Hozumi, Masahiko Sumitani, Yoshitaka Matsubayashi, Hiroaki Abe, Yasushi Oshima, Hirotaka Chikuda, Katsushi Takeshita, Yoshitsugu Yamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2487924