Body mass index and distribution of body fat can influence sensory detection and pain sensitivity
European Journal of Pain2017Vol. 21(7), pp. 1186–1196
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Abstract
This study provided evidence that body mass index and distribution of body fat can influence sensory detection and pain sensitivity. Obese individuals were more sensitive than normal range body mass index individuals to pressure pain but not to thermal pain. Pain response varied according to subcutaneous body fat at different body sites. These findings strengthen arguments that weight loss should be a significant aspect of a pain management programme for obese pain patients.
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