West Palm Beach back pain is a common malady
that can result in lost work days, decreased
productivity, and missed 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 is no one-size-fits-all
solution, Chiropractic Care is excited 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 decreasing back pain and
other musculoskeletal conditions.
BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS
As any West Palm Beach 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 described in a new study about how neuropathic and nociceptive
issues are involved. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and
cyanocobalamin (though Chiropractic Care 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) Chiropractic Care 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
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 documented that supplementing
with these important vitamins can help reduce pain by increasing
nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Chiropractic Care also reminds our West Palm Beach back
pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes
that lifestyle changes like getting more exercise
or improving posture may also help decrease
back pain due to their beneficial effect
on overall health. Another positive 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 could further aggravate
current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can certainly
be frustrating. It can get a West Palm Beach 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.
CONTACT Chiropractic Care
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 help a patient with chronic back pain find
relief.
If you are suffering from chronic back or joint
pain, it’s important to speak with your West Palm Beach
chiropractor before starting any sort of
supplementation regimen involving thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin
(B12). Supplementation should be used as part of an overall treatment plan. The
good news is there are options available if you’re seeking relief from your musculoskeletal
discomfort. Schedule your West Palm Beach chiropractic appointment
soon to begin your trip to pain relief.