Montreal Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Montreal back pain is a common malady that can cause lost work days, decreased productivity, and missed opportunities for physical activity. This type 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, Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic is eager to share recent research that has exposed 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 Montreal musculoskeletal pain sufferer knows, 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 the involvement of neuropathic and nociceptive issues. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic 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) Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic 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 low, it can lead to heightened inflammation that is a factor in back pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Studies have shown that supplementing with these important vitamins can help decrease pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.
Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic also reminds our Montreal 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 improve 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 exacerbate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can certainly be frustrating. It can get a Montreal 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 integration to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
