The Relationship between Vitamin B12 and Back Health
Back Pain Solutions9 Heinä 2024

The Relationship between Vitamin B12 and Back Health

In this episode, Ben James and Jacob Steyn dive into the potential of vitamin B12 in reducing back pain. They discuss intriguing studies that show a correlation between low B12 levels and increased pain, emphasizing the crucial role of B12 found in animal food sources. The conversation sheds light on the risks of B12 deficiency for those following a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle and the challenges of identifying this deficiency through standard blood tests.

Ben and Jacob highlight the importance of functional medicine, advanced blood testing, and biome-genome testing to accurately identify patients with B12 deficiencies. They explore the potential benefits of B12 supplementation, with Jacob advocating for B12 injections and Ben suggesting supplementation for patients experiencing persistent symptoms.

The episode also covers the impact of gut health on B12 absorption, the limitations of standard blood tests, and the physiological effects of B12 deficiency on pain perception and inflammation. Tune in to learn about practical action items for addressing B12 deficiency, the benefits of B12 injections, and why considering B12 levels is crucial for effective back pain management.

Action Items:

  1. Consider testing B12 levels or supplementing for patients who are vegetarian/vegan or have gut issues affecting absorption.
  2. Discuss B12 testing and supplementation with patients who do not improve as expected with treatment.
  3. Revisit the B12 topic in more detail in a future podcast, including testing challenges and oral supplementation research.

Join us for this insightful episode as we explore how vitamin B12 can be a game-changer in back pain management!

Resources…

eBook: https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60

Send Us A Question…

https://smartstrong.co.uk/contact-us/

Website...

www.smartstrong.co.uk

Jaksot(88)

Back Pain Exercises - Which other muscles support the spine?

Back Pain Exercises - Which other muscles support the spine?

There are many muscles that can contribute to spine stability but some are less well known compared to the anterior abdominal wall, and the posterior group of muscles in the back. There are a number o...

16 Tammi 202035min

Back Pain Exercises - The Posterior Muscle Group

Back Pain Exercises - The Posterior Muscle Group

Whilst we need to think of the core muscles as an orchestra, the posterior group of muscles plays an important role in resisting shear movement of the spine, that is the movement of one vertebrae over...

9 Tammi 202030min

Back Pain Exercises - The Anterior Abdominal Wall

Back Pain Exercises - The Anterior Abdominal Wall

Muscles play an important role in protecting the spine from injury by helping to RESIST movement. In most cases we think of the muscles as contributing to movement; allowing us to walk, run and execut...

2 Tammi 202030min

Back Pain Treatment

Back Pain Treatment

Without training the muscles around the spine we do not have the resilience we need to prevent injury. We can’t rely on the passive tissues of the body to keep the spine stable. Without an appreciatio...

18 Joulu 201935min

Herniated Disc

Herniated Disc

The intervertebral disc is an important structure that is present between each vertebral body of the spine. There are 23 discs in total throughout the spine and whilst movement potential at each level...

6 Joulu 201928min

Low Back Pain Treatment

Low Back Pain Treatment

Back pain is the second most common cause of complaint in GP practices and the global incidence of back pain is on the rise. It’s now estimated that 80% of the global population will experience an epi...

22 Marras 201947min

Slipped Disc Treatment

Slipped Disc Treatment

The intervertebral discs can be considered ‘spacers’ that are present between each vertebral body of the spinal column. Each disc is comprised of tough rings of fibrous tissue called collagen. In the ...

22 Marras 201939min

Why does my lower back hurt?

Why does my lower back hurt?

The global incidence of back is on the rise, the number of people suffering over the longer term is increasing, and there is no single approach to curing back pain. However, back pain always has a cau...

22 Marras 201935min

Suosittua kategoriassa Terveys ja hyvinvointi

unicast
rss-hanna-tikander
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
tiedenaiset-podcast
rss-pitaisko-erota
rss-narsisti
vakeva-elama-viisaampi-mieli-vahvempi-keho
psykopodiaa-podcast
puhu-muru
selviytyjat-tarinoita-elamasta
junnut-pelissa
katilon-kahvitunti
paritellen
rss-pt-paahtio
rss-sanelunpurku-podcast
terapiassa
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
rss-kuumilla-aalloilla
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-seuraava-potilas