Carrolltown Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Carrolltown back pain is a familiar malady that can result in lost work days, reduced productivity, and failed opportunities for physical activity. This kind of pain is often the result of an underlying musculoskeletal disorder and can range in severity from mild to debilitating. While there is no singular solution for everyone, Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is eager to present new research that has exposed some promising evidence about the role of B vitamins—namely thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12)—in decreasing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.
BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS
As any Carrolltown musculoskeletal pain sufferer knows, conditions like low back, neck pain, radicular arm pain, sciatic leg pain, etc. impact work and daily functioning. Such musculoskeletal pain typically is a “mixed” type pain as detailed in a new study about the involvement of neuropathic and nociceptive issues. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation would suggest methylcobalamine) was therapeutic in calming mixed pain via antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antiallodynic, anti-hyperalgesic, and neuromodulatory effects on the overall pain system. (1,2) Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation found this to be simple yet impressive research.
HOW B VITAMINS HELP WITH PAIN RELIEF
The three key B vitamins—thiamine, pyridoxine, and cobalamin—are essential for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. When levels are down, it can lead to increased inflammation that contributes to back pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Studies have shown that supplementing with these important vitamins can help reduce pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation also reminds our Carrolltown back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research suggests that lifestyle changes like exercising more or improving posture may also help reduce back pain via their positive impact on general health. Another potential benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may enhanced sleep quality which can lead to improved recovery from exercise or injury related stress.
Finally, B vitamins have been linked to improved mental health which could help reduce the likelihood of depression or anxiety which may further exacerbate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can surely be frustrating. It can get a Carrolltown back pain sufferer down! It's important to note that these benefits are not assured; however, research does suggest that taking a B vitamin supplement could benefit those struggling with chronic back or joint pain.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kelly Brinkman on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management integration to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
