Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) May 2021 PMID 32982987

Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Is Associated With Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals.

Marloes Dekker Nitert, Aya Mousa, Helen L Barrett, Negar Naderpoor, Barbora de Courten

Mentions

12
Peak: 8 in Nov 2020
across 2 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

82,906
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Total likes

65

Video views

818

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Sep 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the connection between gut bacteria and back pain, emphasizing inflammation's role, with phrases like 'important to know' and 'may contribute to the pathogenesis,' indicating curiosity and some engagement with biological mechanisms. The tone reflects a cautious optimism about the study's implications, but also notes the need for further research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between altered gut microbiota and back pain, showing moderate support for the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topic piques curiosity, especially with references to inflammation and potential treatment implications, indicating high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants comment on mechanisms like inflammation and microbiota changes, reflecting a thoughtful engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition of the study's potential influence on understanding back pain, though some see it as preliminary or needing more research.

Abstract in brief

  • Altered gut microbiota composition is linked to back pain in overweight and obese individuals, possibly through increased inflammation and immune responses.
  • The study found that people with back pain had higher levels of certain gut bacteria, and these levels remained elevated over time, correlating with body mass index and inflammatory markers like leptin.
  • These results suggest that changes in gut microbiota may play a role in back pain by promoting inflammation, and further research could lead to new treatments targeting gut bacteria.]

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GutMicrobiota Health
@GMFHx · X

Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alterations in intestinal microbiota may contribute to the pathogenesis of back pain through metabolites affecting immune & inflammation https://t.co/gU81wX2mHQ

Nov 25, 2020 · 43 likes · 10 shares · 35,577 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

Back pain is associated with altered gut microbiota composition, possibly through increased inflammation. https://t.co/puBRHTkcNt

Nov 23, 2020 · 8 likes · 9,638 followers View post →
lee stein
@leestein · X

Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Is Associated With Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals | Endocrinology https://t.co/n2Uey43uAw

Nov 26, 2020 · 1 like · 337 followers View post →
John F. Cryan
@jfcryan · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 22,436 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

Its important to know if it's inflammatory back pain or something else because in some cases it might just be a quick fix to shift gut microbiota profile away from it. https://t.co/UijlBl8Avq In this case its not a change, but a replacement might be needed. https://t.co/cdQ7nHZ7M0

Oct 26, 2022 · 6,750 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Is Associated With Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals: Background: Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with obesity and chronic… https://t.co/T0VnGfPc3i #Endocrinology #Endo

Sep 3, 2020 · 5,056 followers View post →

All mentions

UltimApe
@ultimape · X

Its important to know if it's inflammatory back pain or something else because in some cases it might just be a quick fix to shift gut microbiota profile away from it. https://t.co/UijlBl8Avq In this case its not a change, but a replacement might be needed. https://t.co/cdQ7nHZ7M0

Oct 26, 2022 · 6,750 followers View post →
lee stein
@leestein · X

Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Is Associated With Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals | Endocrinology https://t.co/n2Uey43uAw

Nov 26, 2020 · 1 like · 337 followers View post →
ImmunoLatinXs "Científicos Comunicando Ciencia"
@ImmunoLatinXs · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,563 followers View post →
Tom Słowikowski
@virsuigeneris · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 122 followers View post →
John F. Cryan
@jfcryan · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 22,436 followers View post →
Andrea McBeth
@DreMcBeth · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 258 followers View post →
Daniela Moreno Vicencio
@Daniela_MorenoV · X

RT @GMFHx: Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alteratio…

Nov 25, 2020 · 10 shares · 232 followers View post →
GutMicrobiota Health
@GMFHx · X

Inflammation is one of the leading triggers involved in back pain. New findings in overweight/obese individuals reveal alterations in intestinal microbiota may contribute to the pathogenesis of back pain through metabolites affecting immune & inflammation https://t.co/gU81wX2mHQ

Nov 25, 2020 · 43 likes · 10 shares · 35,577 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

Back pain is associated with altered gut microbiota composition, possibly through increased inflammation. https://t.co/puBRHTkcNt

Nov 23, 2020 · 8 likes · 9,638 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Is Associated With Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals: Background: Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with obesity and chronic… https://t.co/T0VnGfPc3i #Endocrinology #Endo

Sep 3, 2020 · 5,056 followers View post →