Minster Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Minster back pain is a familiar malady that can result in lost work days, decreased productivity, and missed opportunities for physical activity. This kind of pain is manytimes 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, Minster Chiropractic Center is eager to share recent 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 Minster 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 Minster Chiropractic Center would suggest 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) Minster Chiropractic Center 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 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.
Minster Chiropractic Center also reminds our Minster back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes that lifestyle changes like exercising more or working on better posture may also help decrease back pain due to their beneficial impact 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 better mental health which could help decrease 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 Minster 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 benefit those struggling with chronic back or joint pain.
CONTACT Minster Chiropractic Center
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.
