Nutritional support for Back Pain
As a practicing chiropractor in San Diego, California, my office provides care for patients with back pain on a regular basis. I have always believed in a multifaceted approach in dealing with back pain. During my 18 years of experience, the patients that have taken specific nutrition supplements for the repair and care of their spines have always made faster and more complete recoveries than those that take a more passive role in their care.
Many supplements have positive effects on neck pain, back pain, arthritis and other spinal problems.
Nutritional support can help reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, support a healthy nervous system, strengthen joints and build strong bones. Aside from helping you recover from an episode of back pain, providing your body with supplemental nutritional support should be part of your normal routine.
Over the years I have put together the following list of nutritional supplements that I recommend to all of my patients with back pain.
The following supplements are considered essential when providing nutritional support for back pain.
Calcium – 1500 – 2000 mg daily
Magnesium – 700 – 1000 mg daily
Vitamin D – 400 IU daily
(all of the above are needed for strong bones and bone health)
DL-Phenylalanine – Take daily every other week as directed on label
(a natural amino acid that helps alleviate pain)
Silica or Horsetail – 3 times daily as directed on label
(both of these supply silicon which improves calcium intake)
Vitamin B 12 – 2000 mcg daily
(aids in calcium absorption and digestion – best if taken in sublingual form)
Zinc – 50 mg daily
Copper – 3 mg daily
(zinc is required for protein synthesis and collagen formation and copper is needed to form elastin and is needed for a healthy nervous system)
Chondroitin Sulfate – 500 – 1000 mg daily
(nutritional support for strengthening joints, ligaments and tendons)
Essential Fatty Acids – Take as directed
(essential fatty acids increase production and activity of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins, helps control arthritis pain and inflammation)
Glucosamine Sulfate – Take as directed
(important for the formation of bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and joint fluid)
MSM – 500 – 1000 mg three times daily
(a sulfur compound needed for reducing inflammation in the joints)
SAMe – 400 mg twice daily
(a deficiency results in the inability to maintain cartilage health – also helps reduce pain and inflammation)
If nutritional support for a healthy back is something that interests you, I would recommend asking your doctor about beginning a nutritional supplement program. Neck pain, back pain and arthritis are just a few of the many spinal problems that will benefit from a nutritional supplement. Doing a little research for yourself in this area is definitely a worthwhile expense of your time as well.
Finally, if you do see the benefits of nutritional supplements for neck pain, back pain, arthritis, etc, and you should – pain is a great motivator, after you have purchased your supplements you have to take them. Nutritional supplements have a shelf life with specific expiration dates. It is easy to take the action step to purchase supplements but much more difficult to establish the routine in which you will take them. For many people, the specific nutritional supplements for joint problems have to be taken consistently for at least 90 days before the benefits will be realized. Be patient, regaining your health is a process that takes time.
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Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
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