Osteoarthritis From Being Overweight

Osteoarthritis - Joint Disorder

Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder. With osteoarthritis, the joint bone and cartilage wears away. Osteoarthritis most often affects the joints of the knee, hips and lower back.

 

How is it Linked to Overweight ?   Extra weight may place extra pressure on joints and cartilage, causing them to wear away. In addition, people with more body fat may have higher blood levels of substances that cause inflammation. Inflammation at the joints may raise the risk of osteoarthritis.

What Can Weight Loss Do?

Weight loss can decrease stress on your knees, hips and lower back, and lessen inflammation in your body. If you have osteoarthritis, losing weight may help improve your symptoms.

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