Richmond Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins

Richmond back pain is a familiar problem that can result in lost work days, decreased productivity, and failed 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 singular solution for everyone, Johnson 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 decreasing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.

BACK PAIN AND B VITAMINS

As any Richmond 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 described in a new study about how neuropathic and nociceptive issues are involved. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Johnson 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) Johnson Chiropractic found this to be straightforward 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 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.

Johnson Chiropractic also reminds our Richmond back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research proposes that lifestyle changes like getting more exercise or working on better posture may also help reduce back pain via their positive effect 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 linked to better 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 Richmond 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 describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management integration to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.