A member asked:

I have lower back pain that seems to come from the sciatic area. i also carry too much weight on my belly. is this the cause?

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Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Maybe: Being overweight can certainly lead to back pain but there are many other reasons too. Losing weight will help for sure !

Answered 9/29/2016

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See below: You may have issues with the spine (disc degeneration etc). Being overweight only worsens this.

Answered 6/6/2013

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