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Weight reduction alleviates chronic pain by reducing mechanical load on joints and decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines from adipose tissue.
Losing weight is not just about appearance; it directly reduces the physical pressure on your joints and lowers the body's internal inflammation levels, which are key drivers of chronic pain.
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Shedding excess weight mitigates the physical strain on joints that bear weight, thus lessening pain... Moreover, adipose tissue has a propensity to secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines... Through weight reduction, individuals can alleviate the mechanical tension on their joints and possibly diminish the concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines present in their system, culminating in a notable decrease in pain intensity.
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A comprehensive guide to alleviating chronic pain through weight reduction and holistic exercise practices
Narendra Kumar Ahirwar et al. · The Journal of Community Health Management · 2023
DOI 10.18231/j.jchm.2023.020
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