Excessive weight can contribute to your joint pain and arthritis more than you might expect. It makes sense – increased weight places more stress on your joints, which can lead to wear-and-tear damage leaving you at a higher risk of joint injuries. Not only that, but excess body fat makes your cardiovascular system work overtime to supply your bones and tissues with oxygenated blood. If you inform your physician of joint pain, weight management may be one of their first recommendations for treatment.
DFW Spine Joint and Pain in Fort Worth, Texas, can help you minimize joint pain or avoid it in the first place with weight management services. If you’d like to start 2023 off on the right foot for effective weight management, experts Nikki Fox, DO, BS and Amy Gregor, NP are prepared to provide you with a supervised weight loss program to help you reach your goals.
When it comes to weight management, personalized guidance is crucial for long-term results. Our experts want to help you achieve your ideal weight for less joint pain and an improved quality of life.
Many people have a weight loss goal in mind but don’t know whether to try the latest fad diet, purchase supplements that promise results, or dedicate hours at the gym. In reality, the best way to go about managing your weight is to turn to a physician for help.
Dr. Fox and the team at DFW Spine Joint and Pain start your weight management journey with a detailed consultation. You express your goals while they evaluate your overall health, taking note of any existing health issues that affect your metabolism.
Losing as little as 5-10% of your total body weight offers substantial benefits: Your blood pressure goes down, you have less blood sugar, and you feel more energized. These minor improvements appear soon after you start your personalized weight management program and motivate you to keep working toward your ideal body weight.
An individualized weight loss plan at DFW Spine Joint and Pain focuses on maintaining or increasing your muscle mass while minimizing body fat. While you might not see the number on the scale go down rapidly, controlled weight loss and individualized care can guide you into long-term healthy habits that keep you at a healthy weight for the rest of your life.
To help you reach your ideal weight, our experts may recommend:
Dr. Fox and the team provide ongoing support and feedback with regular appointments at DFW Spine and Joint Pain. You don’t need to aimlessly scroll the internet for answers to your questions: You get personalized, straightforward answers to all of your questions and concerns as you work toward your goals.
Our experts are familiar with the connections between musculoskeletal pain, low energy, and excessive weight. If you want to reach your ideal weight in 2023, call DFW Spine Joint and Pain or schedule an appointment online right away.