Neuropathy is a
painful condition. The usual approach for conventional medicine
is pharmacological drugs. Some patients are satisfied with
this approach while others look beyond medication when they
don’t get the relief they want. New
realizations are pointing to an inflammation/gut connection
that may be a factor. Nutritional supplements factor into
the situation for these Manchester neuropathy pain
sufferers. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries as a member of their healthcare team shares some new
studies on the effectiveness of these additional nutritional options.
NUTRITION FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN
Neuropathic pain affects 7 to 10% of the population. Typical
treatment options consist of tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
sufferers, these approaches do not
always satisfy their expectations, so
they check into nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Many 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 B vitamin, namely B7) on neuropathic
pain was evaluated and found to be a possible
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study found that biotin
supplementation could reduce the required dosage
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional means have been tested
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be cautiously utilized
in certain patients with certain conditions (like renal dysfunction).
Again, Vitamin B supplementation was found to be well tolerated and
to be more effective in relieving neuropathic pain than medications
alone. (3) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries will combine options to assist
patients in finding pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatment methods often do
more than one. For neuropathy, combining the understanding
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are associated with lifestyle changes, researchers found that lifestyle
and diet 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
in neuropathy care. (4) One study specifically combined
mindfulness with vitamin D to find how it impacted the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It succeeded! The
combination reduced pain severity and disability which enhanced
their quality of life. (5) At Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries we add gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the treatment plan to enhance relief.
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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 Manchester chiropractic appointment
now. The pain of neuropathy stimulates its sufferers
to find relief. The usual approach of medication is one
way. If it doesn’t deliver the relief you desire,
let’s talk about some other choices to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are vital to Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries!