Exercise and Weight Loss as a Strategy for Chronic Pain Control: A Comprehensive Review
Soji Akin Ojo
UTHealth Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Oluwakemi Lois Adeola
Howard University, Washington DC, USA.
Albert Ekow Orhin
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
John I. Mmaduabuchi
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Ogechukwu Nwachukwu
St. Helen's and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, North West, England.
Okelue E. Okobi *
Larkin Community Hospital, Maimi, USA.
Isioma Francis Okobi
College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. Traditional pain management strategies often focus on medication and invasive procedures, but growing evidence supports the role of exercise and weight loss in chronic pain control. This manuscript provides a detailed review of current literature, discussing the physiological mechanisms, benefits, and recommendations of exercise and weight loss as a strategy for chronic pain management. The aim is to highlight the potential of these non-pharmacological approaches and their integration into comprehensive pain management plans.
Keywords: Weight loss, strategy, chronic pain