Plainville Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins

Plainville back pain is a common problem that can cause lost work days, reduced 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 isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, Layden Chiropractic is excited to present new research that has uncovered some hopeful evidence about the role of B vitamins—particularly thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12)—in reducing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.

BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS

As any Plainville 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 typically 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 Layden Chiropractic would suggest 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) Layden 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 low, 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 decrease pain by boosting nerve conduction speed and muscle contraction strength.

Layden Chiropractic also reminds our Plainville back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes that lifestyle changes like exercising more or improving posture may also help reduce back pain via their positive impact on general health. Another positive benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may improve 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 reduce the likelihood of depression or anxiety which may further exacerbate existing back or joint pain symptoms. Back pain can surely be frustrating. It can get a Plainville 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 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 help a patient with chronic back pain find relief.