Back pain can leave its sufferer feeling somewhat
fuzzy headed. Cognitive impairment and back pain go
hand in hand for some. Cognitive impairment is not a
topic you would think “chiropractic,” but it is
a topic your New Roads chiropractor thinks about as it
is seen in low back pain patients. New Roads Chiropractic Center carefully
observes our New Roads back pain and neck pain patients for their handling
of the condition. Some are ok; others have a little trouble. We’ll be sure to help with any issues like this. New
studies discuss how bee pollen may be
beneficial in helping.
COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION AND BACK PAIN
Lumbar spine degenerated disc disease is a growing concern globally as the world’s population ages. Dementia has
been associated with lumbar degenerative disc disease as a
result of physical dysfunction, quality of life, and pain. Specifically,
one study reported that 41% of patients with lumbar spinal
stenosis were found to also experience mild cognitive
impairment. (1) Short, simple screening tests and
questionnaires can efficiently detect cognitive impairment. Once detected,
cognitive impairment may be challenged by interventions like
cognitive stimulation and training, exercise, medications, and supplements
which demonstrated some beneficial effects on patients’
physical and cognitive function though not curative. (2) Chiropractic is ready to play an integral role in back pain management. New Roads Chiropractic Center works
to decrease the back pain with our New Roads chiropractic
treatment plan in hopes of reducing the cognitive dysfunction triggered by the stress of pain.
BEE POLLEN FOR COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION, ANXIETY
Researchers described chronic stress as a possible
problem associated with anxiety, depression, and
cognitive dysfunction. (New Roads chiropractic patients understand
the stress that comes with spine-related pain!) With bee pollen’s
therapeutic effects reported to be related to its
powerful antioxidant quality, a study of Anatolian bee
pollen’s effect on depression and anxiety found that it reduced
anxiety-like behavior in the study’s rats. The researchers explained
that the bee pollen decreased oxidative damage and
neuroinflammation produced by immobilization stress. (3) That’s a novel approach New Roads Chiropractic Center hasn’t
heard of often!
BEE POLLEN FOR COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION
Bee pollen’s use in public health dates back to ancient times. The significant health
and medicinal properties make it a treasure trove of nutrition. Made
of plant pollen and honeybee secretions and nectar, bee pollen has
bioactive compounds including proteins, amino acids, lipids, minerals, vitamins,
polyphenols, and carbohydrates. Components of bee pollen are described as
enhancing various bodily functions
and protect against many diseases. (4) One such disease is cognitive
dysfunction. A recent report discusses the way by which bee
pollen ameliorates cognitive impairment that is brought
on by “cholinergic blockade.” How? It gets down to the cellular level which is
a bit complex and explainable by an alphabet soup
of proteins like proBNDF, tPa, ERK-CREB, Akt-GSK-3. Bottomline: The researchers
end up suggesting that bee pollen would be a useful agent for managing
cognitive dysfunction. (5) New Roads Chiropractic Center presents findings like
this as spine pain, back pain, neck pain, etc., are complex conditions
involving many factors which frequently call
for just as many different approaches like spinal manipulation, nutrition, exercise,
rest, etc.