Fernandina Beach Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Fernandina Beach back pain is a common malady that can result in lost work days, decreased productivity, and failed opportunities for physical activity. This kind of pain is manytimes the result of an underlying musculoskeletal disorder and can vary in severity from mild to debilitating. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is eager to share new research that has uncovered some hopeful evidence about the role of B vitamins—namely thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12)—in reducing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.
BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS
As any Fernandina Beach musculoskeletal pain sufferer knows, conditions like low back, neck pain, radicular arm pain, sciatic leg pain, etc. affect work and daily functioning. Such musculoskeletal pain often is a “mixed” type pain as described in a new study about the involvement of neuropathic and nociceptive issues. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Amelia Chiropractic Clinic would propose methylcobalamine) was therapeutic in calming mixed pain via antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antiallodynic, anti-hyperalgesic, and neuromodulatory effects on the general pain system. (1,2) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic 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 necessary for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. When levels are down, it can lead to increased inflammation that is a factor in back pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Studies have documented that supplementing with these important vitamins can help decrease pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Amelia Chiropractic Clinic also reminds our Fernandina Beach back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes that lifestyle changes such as getting more exercise or improving posture may also help decrease back pain via their positive effect on general health. Another potential benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may enhanced sleep quality which can lead to better recovery from exercise or injury related stress.
Finally, B vitamins have been linked to improved mental health which could help decrease the likelihood of depression or anxiety which may further aggravate existing back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can surely be frustrating. It can get a Fernandina Beach 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 illustrates The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management integration to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
