Obese individuals are more likely to experience lower back pain due to poor posture and substantial stress on the back, spine, and pelvis. Reducing weight improves general health and helps to speed up healing. Avoid lengthy spans of sitting by getting up and moving, whether it's doing squats or stretches at an office desk or taking children or a dog for a walk around the block. Every little bit is effective. Being regularly active and keeping processed food to a minimum helps reduce weight and keep it down.

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