Ashburn and Herndon Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Ashburn and Herndon back pain is a familiar problem that can result in lost work days, reduced productivity, and missed 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, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is eager to present recent research that has uncovered some promising 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 Ashburn and Herndon 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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn 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) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn found this to be simple yet striking 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 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.
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn also reminds our Ashburn and Herndon back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research suggests that lifestyle changes like getting more exercise or improving posture may also help reduce back pain due to their positive impact on general health. Another positive benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may improve 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 decrease the likelihood of depression or anxiety which may further exacerbate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can certainly be frustrating. It can get a Ashburn and Herndon back pain sufferer down! It's important to note that these benefits are not guaranteed; 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 incorporation to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
