Weight and Sciatica

This is from the Star in the UK, how weight can affect back pain.

“19 May 2009
SHEFFIELD minister Kathy Green is a super slimmer after losing more than four stone!
The 38-year-old, who oversees the spiritual welfare of Manor residents, is fizzing with energy after dropping from a dress size of 20 to a slim size 10.

The mum-of-three, who once weighed 14st 13lb, is now down to 10st 10lb and says she feels great after beating the bulge by upping her exercise and revamping her eating habits.

Kathy from Owlthorpe, said: “My sciatica has gone and, at 38, it’s important to take care of your health and your appearance.”

She turned to food for comfort after the loss of her brother in a freak train accident, and quitting smoking in 1997 meant she turned to food ever more.

Kathy said: “Having smoked 40 cigarettes a day, I needed something to replace that and it was food. Where tobacco was once my friend, food filled that hole and that went on for years.”

When even her size 20 clothes started feeling tight Kathy knew it was time to take action.”