Groton Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Groton back pain is a familiar malady that can cause lost work days, reduced productivity, and missed 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, Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office is eager to present new research that has exposed some promising evidence about the role of B vitamins—particularly thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12)—in decreasing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.
BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS
As any Groton 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 described in a new study about the involvement of neuropathic and nociceptive issues. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office would propose 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) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office 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 low, 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 increasing nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office also reminds our Groton back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes that lifestyle changes like getting more exercise or working on better posture may also help reduce back pain due to their beneficial impact on overall health. Another potential benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may enhanced the quality of sleep which can lead to better recovery from exercise or injury related stress.
Finally, B vitamins have been associated with enhanced mental health which could help decrease the likelihood of depression or anxiety which could further aggravate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can surely be frustrating. It can get a Groton 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 be beneficial for those who are dealing 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 incorporation to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
