The Link Between Obesity & Shoulder Muscle Changes Recent research (2025) shows:⚖️ For every 5 points higher in BMI, patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears had a 36% higher chance of muscle atrophy.🥩 Obesity (BMI ≥ 28) significantly increased the likelihood of fatty infiltration in rotator cuff muscles. Why? Extra body fat isn’t just “stored energy” — it’s metabolically active. It releases inflammatory chemicals (cytokines) that can damage cells, impair muscle repair, and drive chron

📊 Research in 2025 showed: Front babywearing activates more muscles than back babywearing… which means more strength work, but also more fatigue and potential for strain. Upper back & shoulder muscles (like the trapezius) get worked harder—especially with heavier babies and certain carrier styles. Posture shifts happen too: your pelvis, head, and trunk all adjust under the load, sometimes creating more sway and imbalance.

Did you know that by 2050, the global population over 60 will nearly double—from 12% in 2015 to 22%? That’s a lot of birthdays and, hopefully, a lot of strong shoulders, hips, and knees still moving with ease! 🎉