Obesity can also cause back pain because obese individuals bear more weight than normal, increasing the risk of intervertebral disc degeneration.

Being overweight or obese often leads to many diseases, some of which we may not expect. For example, it negatively affects the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke (leading to paralysis and weakness in the limbs), and increases the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure by 2-10 times compared to normal individuals. It also increases the risk of high cholesterol. Furthermore, obesity can cause back pain because the body bears more weight than normal, increasing the risk of intervertebral disc degeneration.

Degenerative disc disease, or intervertebral disc compression of the nerve.

This is the most common cause of chronic neck and back pain in patients, as changes in the intervertebral discs may result from aging, injury to the discs themselves, being overweight, or other factors.

“One of the major causes of this condition in modern society is, for example, office workers who sit in front of computer screens for long periods, lifting heavy objects, poor posture while walking, standing, or sitting, or engaging in sports with incorrect or strenuous movements, and a lack of physical exercise. These behaviors have led to an increasing number of people suffering from chronic neck and back pain, radiating numbness to the lower back or legs, across all professions and almost all age groups.”

Currently, there are various non-surgical and surgical treatment techniques available, including laser treatments. Methods that offer high safety, rapid recovery, and minimal pain include “Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery,” which involves using a small endoscope or microscope to operate on the spine.

Dr. Dittapong Boonampol Spine and neurology specialist   This treatment utilizes minimally invasive, non-surgical techniques, specifically laser technology, for overweight individuals and those with chronic back pain. This technology results in smaller incisions and is currently in use. Overweight patients often have thicker layers of fat than normal, typically requiring larger incisions and longer recovery times. The goal is to provide safe, rapid recovery, minimizing risks for overweight and older patients. This approach has successfully treated chronic back pain, allowing patients to return to normal lives.