Neuropathic pain is an uncomfortable condition. The common approach for conventional medicine
is medication. Some patients are satisfied with
this approach while others look beyond medication in the light of less than desired relief. New
realizations are indicating an inflammation/gut connection
that may be a factor. Nutritional supplements come into play for these Richmond neuropathy pain
sufferers. Johnson Chiropractic as a member of their healthcare team shares some new
studies on the effectiveness of these additional nutritional options.
NUTRITION FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN
Seven to
10% of the population suffers with neuropathic pain. Usual
treatment options include tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
patients, these approaches don’t
always fulfill their hope for relief, so
they turn to nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Some try vitamins B and D, zinc, magnesium, and St. John’s
wart and curcumin. (1) In a new rat study, the antinociceptive effect
of biotin (a vitamin known as B7) on neuropathic
pain was evaluated and found to be a possible
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study found that biotin
supplementation could decrease the required dosage
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional approaches have been tested
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be cautiously used
in certain patients with specific conditions (like renal dysfunction).
Again, Vitamin B supplementation was shown to be well tolerated and
to be more effective in relieving neuropathic pain than meds
alone. (3) Johnson Chiropractic will combine options to help patients find pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatment methods often do
more than one. For neuropathy, combining the knowledge
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are linked with changes
in lifestyle, researchers realized that diet and lifestyle interventions help manage
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation affect
neuropathy, researchers examined and recognized value
in exercise, nutrition, supplements, acupuncture and mindfulness-based practices
for neuropathy care. (4) One study specifically combined
mindfulness with vitamin D to find how it impacted the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It worked! The
combination reduced pain severity and disability which enhanced
their quality of life. (5) At Johnson Chiropractic we insert gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the treatment plan to enhance relief.
CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Silke Laub on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she
describes how chiropractic care can augment
traditional treatments of diseases to help pain patients.
Schedule your Richmond chiropractic appointment
today. The pain of neuropathy stimulates its sufferers
to find relief. The usual approach of medication is one
method. If it does not deliver the relief you want,
let us talk about some other approaches to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to Johnson Chiropractic!