With back pain occurrence affecting
around 40% of people with 1 in 10 of those
going on to have chronic pain, it is important to understand causes of New Roads back pain. (1) One side
that New Roads Chiropractic Center does not overlook is stress, emotional and cognitive aspects.
We study the whole ‘you’! That's our type of chiropractic care.
STRESS AND ITS PHYSICAL TOLL ON THE BODY
Mental stress doesn’t only impact
your mind; it manifests in the body as well. When you’re stressed, your muscles naturally stiffen as part
of the fight-or-flight response. If stress grows chronic, this persistent
muscle tension can lead to discomfort and, in due course,
persistent pain. Studies support this. Research published by
Brenner-Fliesser et al. (2) found a prominent correlation between
work-related stress and increased incidence of low back pain among
office workers, especially those in sedentary jobs.
Excessive demands of work and social tensions were recognized
as significant contributors to both the severity and duration of
pain. Repeated or prolonged stress initiates
a cascade of physical effects consisting of muscle
imbalance, spinal misalignment, inflammation. The message is evident:
treating New Roads back pain necessitates attending
to not only the physical symptoms but also the underlying
stressors.
B VITAMINS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
A lesser-known means in combating
stress is making sure there is an adequate intake of B vitamins.
These water-soluble vitamins play a vital role in maintaining
a healthy nervous system and brain function, which is directly tied
to stress regulation. Transthyretin, a protein related to
vitamin B12, has been shown to "orchestrate stress resilience,"
according to a study by Stein et al. (3). This suggests
that proper vitamin B levels can significantly improve how your
body deals with stress. Key B vitamins for stress containment
are Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) which enhances mood by changing
carbs into energy, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) which supports serotonin
(the “feel good” hormone) production, and Vitamin B12 which is required
for nerve health and red blood cell production really necessary
when stressed. By controlling stress, B vitamins indirectly reduce
stress-related muscle tension and its poor effects
on the spine. Supplementing with B vitamins may also boost energy
levels, making it easier to stay active, which is critical
for New Roads back pain relief.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RELIEF: START
NOW!
Chiropractic care at New Roads Chiropractic Center does not
just treat the symptom of back pain; it gets to the
root. Chiropractors adopt a holistic approach to address both spinal health and
contributing factors like stress by using gentle spinal manipulation
like Cox® Technic, stress reduction and lifestyle advice (like office set up
and office chair choice), and nutritional suggestion for diet and
supplementation. When it comes to working on stress-related back
pain, a multi-faceted approach is your best bet.
By addressing your mind, body, and nutrition simultaneously,
you allow yourself the best opportunity to find more
lasting relief. Incorporate B vitamins, do some
stress-reducing things like yoga and
breathing, and (first!) chat with your chiropractor at New Roads Chiropractic Center!
CONTACT New Roads Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Lee Hazen, on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates how the “whole person” approach to back pain relief
and incorporation of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain
Management can help.
Now is the time to take control of your back
pain and related stress and boost your quality
of life. Make your New Roads chiropractic appointment
now.