A study claims that obese people have a much lower pain threshold than those who keep themselves fit and healthy. Researchers found that extra layers of blubber do not actually provide cushioning against discomfort. Instead, obese people were actually twice as sensitive to pressure as those described as "normal-sized".
Experts said the findings suggest weight-loss could be an effective strategy to help reduce chronic pain in the obese.
Dr. Osama Tashani, who led the team from The Centre For Pain Research, Leeds Beckett University, said: "obese people are more likely to experience pain from the mechanical impact of increased weight on joints than people with a normal Body Mass Index score (BMI). But our study suggests than even in areas of the body which are not bearing weight, obese people are more susceptible to pressure pain."
The team compared the pain response of 74 volunteers, split into three groups - "normal-sized", "overweight" and "obese". They found that "normal" people felt discomfort when 8.6kg per square centimetre of force was applied to their waist. However, "obese" people reported feeling pain when just 4.3kg (half the weight) was applied.
HMHB again points out our own stance around a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a good weight, eating healthy and exercising regularly. There are so many indicators to show that being overweight can cause many adverse health issues.
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