Physical therapists warn that popular weights may have risks. July 23, 2012— -- People will go a long way to lose a few pounds -- absurd exercises, consenting to being wrapped up as a mummy in a ...

Research has shown that there is a relationship between obesity and developing degenerative arthritis, and spine degeneration due to mechanical and inflammatory factors. Weight loss is thought to ...

Would you like to reduce your risk of developing osteoarthritis? A longitudinal study of approximately 800 women found that by simply losing 11 pounds (5 kilograms), the risk of developing ...

Losing weight can significantly reduce the pressure on your knees, decreasing wear and tear and lowering the risk of osteoarthritis. The load on your knee joint decreases by approximately 4 pounds for ...