Manchester Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins
Manchester back pain is a common malady that can cause lost work days, reduced 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, Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is excited to present new research that has exposed some promising evidence about the role of B vitamins—particularly thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12)—in decreasing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.
BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS
As any Manchester 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 Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries 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) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries 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 essential for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. When levels are down, it can lead to heightened inflammation that is a factor in 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.
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries also reminds our Manchester 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 reduce back pain via their beneficial impact 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 may further aggravate current back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can surely be frustrating. It can get a Manchester 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 illustrates The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management incorporation to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.
