Pflugerville Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions and B Vitamins

Pflugerville back pain is a common problem that can result in 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 vary in severity from mild to debilitating. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, Pflugerville Wellness Center is eager to present recent research that has exposed 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 Pflugerville 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 how neuropathic and nociceptive issues are involved. A B vitamin complex of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (though Pflugerville Wellness Center 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) Pflugerville Wellness Center 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 necessary for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. When levels are low, it can lead to heightened inflammation that contributes to 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.

Pflugerville Wellness Center also reminds our Pflugerville back pain patients that, in addition to supplementing with these vitamins, research suggests that lifestyle changes like getting more exercise or working on better posture may also help decrease back pain via their positive effect on general health. Another potential benefit B vitamin supplements is that they may improve sleep quality which can lead to improved recovery from exercise or injury related stress.

Finally, B vitamins have been linked to improved mental health which could help reduce 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 Pflugerville 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 describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management incorporation to guide a chronic back pain sufferer toward relief.

If you are suffering from chronic back or joint pain, it is important to talk with your Pflugerville chiropractor before starting any sort of supplementation regimen involving thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin (B12). Supplementation should be used as part of an overall treatment plan. The good news is there are all sorts of options out if you’re seeking relief from your musculoskeletal discomfort. Schedule your Pflugerville chiropractic appointment soon to begin your journey to pain relief. 

 
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