Concord, NC Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins

Concord, NC back pain is a familiar malady that can result in lost work days, reduced 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 isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, Pure Chiropractic 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 reducing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.

BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS

As any Concord, NC musculoskeletal pain sufferer realizes, 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 detailed in a new study about how neuropathic and nociceptive issues are involved. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Pure Chiropractic 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) Pure Chiropractic 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 heightened inflammation that contributes to back pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Studies have shown that supplementing with these important vitamins can help reduce pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.

Pure Chiropractic also reminds our Concord, NC 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 positive effect on overall health. Another positive 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 better mental health which could help reduce 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 Concord, NC 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 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 incorporation to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.