Juneau Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Juneau back pain is a common problem that can cause lost work days, decreased productivity, and failed opportunities for physical activity. This type of pain is often the result of an underlying musculoskeletal disorder and can range in severity from mild to debilitating. While there isn’t a singular solution for everyone, Aurora Chiropractic Center is eager to share recent research that has uncovered 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 Juneau musculoskeletal pain sufferer realizes, 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 detailed in a new study about how neuropathic and nociceptive issues are involved. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Aurora Chiropractic Center 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) Aurora Chiropractic Center 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 low, it can lead to heightened inflammation that contributes to back pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Studies have documented that supplementing with these important vitamins can help reduce pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Aurora Chiropractic Center also reminds our Juneau 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 beneficial 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 associated with improved mental health which could help reduce the likelihood of depression or anxiety which may further aggravate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can certainly be frustrating. It can get a Juneau 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 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.
