How a Healthy Diet Can Ease Chronic Pain, Regardless of Adiposity

An article published by Pain News Network summarizes an Australian study that aimed to explore the relationship between adiposity and diet quality with bodily pain and physical function. While there was little evidence connecting body fat to diet quality and pain or physical ability, the researchers found that greater consumption of core foods (e.g., vegetables, fruits, lean meats) was associated with lower pain levels, specifically for women. Per the study's lead author, Sue Ward, PhD, “Recognizing dietary intake as a relevant aspect in assessing and managing pain holds importance in the context of overweight and obesity. In situations where long-term weight loss may not be feasible, attainable, or even desirable, people may show a greater inclination to adopt healthful dietary modifications that could potentially impact their pain.”

Read the article and the study