In today’s big data informational era, there are many disorders, diseases, and clinical presentations that demonstrate concomitant associations, coincidences, correlations, causations, overlapping profiles, overlapping risk profiles, co-morbidities, and risks of associated disorders that clinically intermingle in presentations and outcomes.
The clinician is mandated by the depth of our present clinical understandings and our oath to our patients to see the complete clinical picture within these integrated clinical paradigms and to treat accordingly.
Somatic dysfunction is defined as the “impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system: skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures, and related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements.”
A viscerosomatic reflexis the resultant of the effect of afferent stimuli arising from a visceral disorder on the somatic tissues. The reflex is initiated by afferent impulses from visceral receptors; these impulses are transmitted to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, where they synapse with interconnecting neurons. These, in turn, convey the stimulus to sympathetic and peripheral motor efferents, thus resulting in sensory and motor changes in somatic tissues of skeletal muscle, viscera, blood vessels, and skin.
As an example only,visceral afferents play an important part in the maintenance of internal equilibrium and the related mutual adjustments of visceral function. They are also responsible for the conduction of pain impulses that may be caused by distention of a viscus, anoxia (particularly of muscle), irritating metabolites, stretching or crushing of blood vessels, irritation of the peritoneum, contraction of muscular walls, and distention of the capsule of a solid organ.” Because pain-sensitive nerve end- ings are not numerous in viscera, pain sensation or a visceral reflex response may result from the combined input of several different types of receptors rather than as a specific response to a particular receptor. A variety of visceral receptors have been mucosal and epithelial receptors, which respond to mechanical and epithelial stimuli; tension receptors in the visceral muscle layers, which respond to mechanical distention, such as the degree of filling; serosal receptors, which are slow adapting mechanoreceptors in mesentery or
serosa and which monitor visceral fullness; Pacinian corpuscles in mesentery and pain receptors; and free nerve endings in viscera and blood vessels.
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Protein deficiency, or hypoproteinemia, is when the body has lower-than-normal protein levels. Protein is an essential nutrient in bones, muscles, skin, hair, and nails, and maintains bone and muscle strength. The body does not store protein, so it is needed daily. It helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout the body, and chemical enzymes, which cause reactions that maintain organ function. A lack of enough protein can cause problems like muscle loss, fatigue, a weakened immune system, and chronic pain. Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic can provide nutritional guidance and develop a personalized nutrition plan to restore musculoskeletal health and function.
Protein Deficiency
When digested, protein breaks down into amino acids that help the body’s tissues function and grow. Individuals can become deficient if their bodies can’t effectively digest and absorb the proteins within the foods they eat.
Symptoms
When the body doesn’t meet the required protein amounts or can’t absorb protein efficiently, it can lead to symptoms, including:
Chronic fatigue.
Increased infections and illnesses.
Reduced muscle mass.
Loss of muscle mass.
Slower injury healing times.
Sarcopenia in older individuals.
Swelling in the legs, face, and other areas from fluid buildup.
Dry, brittle hair that falls out.
Cracked, pitted nails.
High blood pressure during the second trimester of pregnancy/preeclampsia.
Causes
Protein deficiency can have various causes, depending on the individual case. Certain medical conditions include:
Malnutrition or undereating – an individual does not eat enough calories or avoids certain food groups.
Adequate protein intake is essential to maintain healthy amino acid levels to support cell structure and function. The requirement differs for everybody based on age, sex, and physical activity levels. Protein is available in a wide variety of animal and plant foods. Recommended nutritious protein sources for optimal health and fitness include foods such as:
Beans and legumes
Oats
Eggs
Cheese
Lean beef, chicken, turkey, and pork
Seafood
Seeds
Nuts
Various kinds of nut butter
Greek yogurt
Quinoa
Tofu
Protein is essential for all cells and body tissue and can impair body function in short supply. Although diet-related protein deficiency is rare in the United States, certain medical conditions can increase the risk. Adding protein to a diet is simple and can be achieved by incorporating various foods from either plant or animal sources.
Clinical Implementation of Functional Nutrition
References
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It can be challenging to find the proper treatment for general aches and pains in the body due to various environmental factors. These factors, such as home life, physical activity, and work conditions, can lead to overlapping symptoms that negatively impact a person’s mental and emotional well-being. If left untreated and depending on the severity, these symptoms can develop into chronic conditions. However, individuals can find personalized solutions to reduce pain and discomfort by taking charge of their health and wellness. This article will explore gender-affirming care, a treatment that can benefit the LGBT+ community, and non-surgical options like spinal decompression and chiropractic care. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide treatments like gender-affirming care for individuals with general body pain. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education from our associated medical providers about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
What Is Gender-Affirming Care?
When seeking treatment, people often research and find the care that best suits their needs. One treatment that has been shown to impact many individuals positively is gender-affirming care. Research studies revealed that this process could address gender affirmation through various means, including clothing, hair, voice and pronouns, name changes, medical and surgical care, and social transition. People may use gender-affirming care uniquely to receive the treatment they deserve. Research also suggests that gender-affirming care should be multidisciplinary, involving diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy/counseling, and therapies. Many individuals in the LGBT+ community seek gender-affirming care to improve their mental and physical well-being, which can be life-saving.
How Does Gender-Affirming Care Help The LGBT+?
Gender-affirming care is an important aspect of supporting the LGBT+ community. It involves acknowledging and accepting a person’s gender identity and making necessary changes to help them express it. Creating a safe and positive environment for gender-affirming care can significantly improve the experience, health outcomes, and life quality of many individuals in the LGBT+ community, particularly those who identify as transgender. It’s important to understand the meaning of “gender” and “affirming” to provide effective care. Gender refers to how society perceives a person’s sex as either male/man or female/woman, while affirming involves accepting and validating a person’s identity. Research studies have revealed that gender-affirming care positively impacts the LGBT+ community, making it a crucial component of healthcare for this population.
In the LGBT+ community, the “T” stands for transgender individuals with a gender identity that does not match their assigned sex at birth. This can include:
Transgender woman: Male-to-female, assigned male at birth, lives female/affirmed woman, transfeminine spectrum
Transgender man: Female-to-male, assigned female at birth, live male/affirmed man, transmasculine spectrum
Transexual: individuals in the transgender community who has transitioned to the opposite sex, often including sexual reassignment surgery
Many transgender people seek gender-affirming care to improve their overall health and well-being by making changes to align their bodies and mind. Unfortunately, there are barriers associated with accessing gender-affirming care.
Barriers Associated With Gender-Affirming Care
Accessing gender-affirming care can be a barrier for many in the LGBT+ community, leading to poor mental health, decreased social support, and discrimination. Research studies revealed that these burdens can contribute to developing body dysmorphia and associated symptoms. Research has shown that individuals with body dysmorphia may develop comorbid disorders during general examinations, including gender dysmorphia, which can lead to distress for the patient. However, creating a safe and respectful environment for the LGBT+ community is possible by providing personalized gender-affirming care. The Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Team is committed to building a positive space for individuals who identify as transgender and alleviating pain-like symptoms through personalized treatment plans.
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Beneficial Treatments Utilize In Gender-Affirming Care
There is hope for individuals seeking gender-affirming care, as many beneficial treatments are available. Non-surgical options such as spinal decompression and chiropractic care can ease musculoskeletal issues and educate patients on environmental factors that affect their well-being. Hormone, physical, and mental therapy are important for personalized care plans, making them affordable and ensuring safety. Individuals in the LGBT+ community face unique health challenges, and having a safe and positive space can make their health and wellness journey more manageable.
References
Bhatt, N., Cannella, J., & Gentile, J. P. (2022). Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Patients. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 19(4-6), 23–32. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9341318/
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The lower back plays a huge, important role in providing stability to the body and supporting the weight of the upper portion. It comprises the lumbar spine, which starts at the bottom of the thoracic spine region (T12) and ends at the sacral region (S1). The lumbar spine is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and nerves that control functions such as leg movement, bowel and bladder control. Excessive pressure on the lumbar spine can lead to low back pain and other issues that can cause disability and dysfunction. This common issue affects many people, leading to missed work and limited daily activities. Fortunately, there are available treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, that can help reduce the effects of low back pain and its associated symptoms. Two such treatments are epidural injections and spinal decompression. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide musculoskeletal therapies for low back pain that can affect the lower body extremities. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education from our associated medical providers about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
What Are Epidural Steroid Injections?
Are you experiencing low back pain? Does it prevent you from working or participating in activities? Have you noticed any pain radiating down your legs or feet? These symptoms are often associated with low back pain and can limit mobility. Many people suffer from low back pain, leading to missed work. The causes include disc herniation, arthritis, and nerve compression. For relief, some people turn to epidural injections. Research studies revealed that these injections could help reduce pain caused by spinal nerve root issues affecting surrounding muscles. As additional studies showed, epidural injections are a minimally invasive procedure involving injecting local anesthetics or steroids into the epidural space where the pain originates in the spine, and they have proven to be an effective treatment option.
How Do Epidural Injections Reduce Low Back Pain?
Low back pain can cause several symptoms, such as radiating pain down to the back, hips, and legs, numbness, tingling sensations, muscle spasms, and joint dysfunction. Some people opt for an epidural injection containing an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to ease the pain. In “The Ultimate Spinal Decompression,” Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., FIAMA, and Dr. Perry Bard, D.C., stated that this hormone is injected into the affected area near the spinal cord but outside the surrounding membranes. While epidural injections are a common interventional treatment for spine-related issues, they only provide temporary relief and do not address where the root cause of the pain. However, they can help individuals manage chronic pain and engage in collaborative or alternative treatments to alleviate the pain-like symptoms associated with low back pain.
Say Goodbye To Pain With Chiropractic Care-Video
Are you experiencing pain radiating in your back or legs that spread outwards? Do you feel strain in your muscles when lifting heavy items or struggle to walk short distances? These symptoms are often associated with low back pain and can lead to a life of disability. This can be especially challenging if it prevents you from working. Fortunately, surgical and non-surgical treatments can reduce pain and address risk factors associated with low back pain. While surgical treatments are an option, they can be expensive. Many individuals opt for non-surgical treatments, which are safe, gentle, and cost-effective. These treatments can identify the root cause of the problem and incorporate various techniques to reduce pain symptoms. For example, chiropractic care and spinal decompression can help realign the body, reduce pain, and promote the body’s natural healing process to ease low back pain, as demonstrated in the video above.
The Effects Of Spinal Decompression On Low Back Pain
Consider trying spinal decompression if an epidural injection for low back pain doesn’t work. Low back pain can be caused by pressure on spinal discs and nerves. Spinal decompression is a safe and gentle non-invasive treatment. Research shows it can gently pull discs back into place, relieve pain, and improve joint function using negative pressure. This treatment allows muscles to relax and reduces nerve stress, promoting the body’s natural healing process and increasing disc height. With spinal decompression, individuals can learn how to prevent low back pain from recurring by being more mindful of their actions.
Conclusion
You may benefit from epidural injections and spinal decompression if you are suffering from low back pain. Low back pain can be disabling and cause you to miss work. These treatments can relieve pain by reducing pressure on the nerve roots and easing referred pain. By using these treatments, you can experience relief and return to your daily activities with a greater understanding of how to care for your low back.
The central nervous system transmits information between the brain, muscles, and organs through 31 nerve roots from the spinal cord. These nerve roots are interconnected with the body’s muscles and organs, ensuring each body section is connected to the upper and lower extremities. The neuron signals transmitted through these nerve roots provide sympathetic and parasympathetic signaling, allowing the body and its systems to function correctly. However, injuries and pathogens affecting the nerve roots can cause the neuron signals to become unstable, involving the muscles, tissues, and vital organs and leading to chronic conditions and pain-like symptoms. Fortunately, small changes in diet and supplements can help reduce nerve pain and improve a person’s quality of life. This article will discuss nerve pain and its symptoms, how nutrients and supplements can help reduce it, and non-surgical treatments that can help restore the body from nerve pain. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide non-surgical treatments for nerve pain combined with nutrients and supplements from reoccurring. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education from our associated medical providers about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
How Does Nerve Pain Occur In The Body?
Have you been experiencing pins and needles in your hands or feet or constant muscle twitches? Maybe you’re feeling pain in your upper or lower extremities. If you’ve had these sensations all over your body, it could be due to nerve pain affecting your musculoskeletal system. Research studies have shown nerve pain is often caused by a lesion or disease that is affecting the brain’s somatosensory system. This can cause an imbalance in neuron signaling and disrupt information traveling to the brain. The somatosensory system is responsible for our ability to feel, touch, and experience pressure and pain. When it’s affected by injuries or pathogens, information can be disrupted in the spinal cord and brain. Additional research studies revealed that nerve pain could be caused by compressed nerve roots, leading to ongoing or intermittent pain that may spread to different areas and cause structural changes involving peripheral and central sensitization. This can lead to associated symptoms that can disrupt normal body functions.
Nerve Pain Symptoms
It might be nerve pain if you are feeling pain in your upper or lower extremities. Research studies revealed that this type of pain can cause symptoms that feel like pain in your muscles or organs, but neurological disorders may cause it. The severity and specific symptoms can vary from person to person. Some common symptoms of nerve pain include:
Referred pain
Numbness
Tingling
Cognitive deficits
Loss of sensory and motor function
Inflammation
Pain to light touches
Nerve pain is a common issue for those with chronic conditions, and research shows that nociceptive and neuropathic pain mechanisms are interconnected. For instance, back pain and radiculopathy are often linked, causing referred pain. This means that the pain receptors are in a different location from where the pain originated. However, there are ways to alleviate nerve pain symptoms and address underlying factors contributing to this discomfort.
The Functional Medicine Approach- Video
Suppose you suffer from nerve pain and seek to alleviate the symptoms and restore your body’s natural state. While making small changes can help, they may not provide quick results. However, functional medicine and non-surgical treatments can help with nerve pain and associated symptoms. The video above explains how functional medicine is safe and personalized and can be combined with other therapies to strengthen surrounding muscles and ligaments. By being more mindful of your body’s needs, you can find relief from nerve pain and improve your overall health.
Nutrients For Nerve Pain
Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., FIAMA, and Dr. Perry Bard, D.C., wrote “The Ultimate Spinal Decompression” and explained that our body’s nerves require constant nutrients for maintenance and repair. It’s crucial to incorporate various nutrients and supplements to reduce nerve pain and its symptoms. Here are some essential body nutrients that can help alleviate nerve pain.
Nitric Oxide
The body produces a vital nitric oxide nutrient, which can help alleviate nerve pain. Insufficient nitric oxide production can result in health issues such as high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Nitric oxide works as a vasodilator, relaxing the blood vessels in the inner muscles, promoting increased blood flow, and reducing elevated blood pressure levels. Nitric oxide is crucial in supporting the nervous and cardiovascular systems, ensuring that neuron signals in nerve roots remain stable. Research studies indicate that taking nitric oxide supplements can enhance exercise performance.
ATP
ATP is a crucial nutrient that the human body naturally produces. Its primary role is to store and generate energy within the cells. ATP plays a significant role in the proper functioning of various organs and muscles in the body. The body’s metabolic pathway, cellular respiration, creates ATP, one of the most efficient processes. We use ATP in our daily lives by consuming food and drinks, and the air we breathe helps break down ATP, thus producing water in the body. Additionally, when the body is in motion, ATP works with nitric oxide to produce energy output in the nerves, muscles, and organs.
Supplements For Nerve Pain
The body requires supplements in addition to nutrients to alleviate symptoms of fatigue, inflammation, and pain caused by nerve pain. Nerve pain can affect the parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves, leading to disrupted neuron signals, resulting in the brain sending the immune system to attack healthy cellular structures as if they were foreign invaders. However, research has shown that incorporating supplements can help reduce the inflammatory effects of nerve pain, improve neural regeneration, reduce oxidative stress, and enhance motor and functional recovery from injured nerves.
Treatments For Nerve Pain
To effectively reduce the impact of nerve pain, individuals often consult with their primary doctor to develop a personalized treatment plan. Nutrients and supplements are only half of the recovery process. Non-surgical treatments such as chiropractic care, physical therapy, and spinal decompression can significantly lower chronic conditions associated with nerve pain. Studies have shown that compressed nerve roots caused by pathological factors can lead to overlapping risk profiles that affect the body. Spinal decompression is a treatment that relieves compressed nerves through gentle traction on the spinal disc. Spinal decompression, combined with a healthy diet, exercise, and other therapies, can educate people on preventing nerve pain from returning.
Conclusion
Nerve pain can severely impact a person’s life, causing disability and reduced quality of life due to its potential risks to muscles, organs, and tissues. However, incorporating a variety of nutrients and supplements into the body can help reduce the effects of nerve pain. By combining these methods with non-surgical treatments, individuals can better understand what’s happening to their bodies and work to restore them to normal. A personalized plan for health and wellness that includes these techniques can alleviate nerve pain and its symptoms and promote natural healing.
The musculoskeletal system, comprising muscles, tissues, and ligaments, works with the brain from the central nervous system to provide mobility, stability, and function to the upper and lower extremities. However, pathogens, injuries, or traumas related to environmental factors can lead to overlapping risk profiles and musculoskeletal pain, causing disability and discomfort to individuals. Fortunately, many people opt for non-surgical treatments to alleviate pain and restore their bodies. This article delves into how pain affects muscles and tissues, how chronic conditions related to muscle and tissue pain, and how non-surgical treatments can ease such pain. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide non-surgical treatments for muscle and tissue pain affecting the musculoskeletal system. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education from our associated medical providers about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
How Does Pain Affect The Muscles & Tissues
Do you experience muscle or tissue strain from reaching high places or neck and back pain from prolonged phone or computer use? Have you recently lifted a heavy object and now feel discomfort in your back muscles? These are all common forms of musculoskeletal pain that can affect various body parts. Symptoms can often vary depending on the severity of the pain, and research studies revealed that chronic musculoskeletal pain can be complex and either nociceptive or neuropathic. When muscle and tissue pain occurs, it can misalign the upper and lower regions of the body and cause muscle groups to work harder to alleviate the discomfort. This can lead to spinal subluxation and haywire nerve roots.
Now research studies mentioned that many individuals dealing with musculoskeletal pain often report decreased productivity or have to change or quit their jobs due to the pain. The symptoms that are correlated with muscle and tissue pain include:
Tenderness and weakness
Steady aches
Random sharp pains
Inflammation
Fatigue
Tingling
Numbness
Joint issues
Various symptoms similar to pain can affect the muscles and tissues throughout the body. These symptoms can be widespread or localized to specific areas associated with the musculoskeletal system. The central nervous system is also impacted since the nerve roots are connected to the muscles and tissues in the musculoskeletal system. The nerve roots originate from the spinal cord and intertwine with muscle and tissue fibers, which can cause them to become trapped. This can result in stiff and contracted muscles, leading to chronic muscle and tissue pain.
Chronic Conditions Associated With Muscle & Tissue Pain
Experience muscle and tissue pain that affects the nerve roots. It may be due to chronic conditions like myofascial pain, sciatic nerve pain, herniated disc, or other musculoskeletal-related issues. Research studies suggest that this type of pain can be localized, regional, or widespread and can move from one spot to another, leading to sensory abnormalities and chronic conditions. Environmental factors like occupational hazards can also cause chronic muscle and tissue pain. For instance, desk jobs, truck drivers, and construction workers may experience pain due to overworking or overstretched muscle and tissue fibers, poor posture, and excessive sitting. This discomfort and pain in the extremities can be relieved with proper care and treatment.
From Injury To Recovery With Chiropractic Care- Video
Musculoskeletal pain can affect the muscle, tissue fibers, and nerve roots. If you experience this type of pain due to environmental factors, treatments are available to help alleviate the pain and reduce symptoms in your upper and lower extremities. While surgical or invasive treatments like spinal surgery or nerve root blocker injections are options, they can be costly and cause stress for some individuals. However, some non-invasive treatments, like chiropractic care, use gentle manual manipulation to stretch affected muscles and release pain, providing relief and allowing for natural healing. The video above talks more about non-invasive treatments for musculoskeletal pain.
Non-Surgical Treatments For Muscle & Tissue Pain
Research studies revealed that non-surgical treatments are crucial for enhancing recovery and overall well-being, as musculoskeletal pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Non-surgical treatments are safe, gentle, and cost-effective for those experiencing musculoskeletal pain affecting their muscles and tissue fibers. These treatments can also be personalized and combined with other corresponding therapies to reduce pain and restore muscle and tissue function. Here are some non-surgical treatments that may be helpful.
Therapeutic Wavelengths
Dr. Perry Bard, D.C., and Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., FIAMA, explained in their book “The Ultimate Spinal Decompression” that therapeutic wavelengths are a safe and non-invasive way to provide deficient muscles and tissue fibers with necessary nutrients and to relax affected surrounding muscles. The book also highlights that therapeutic wavelengths can promote healing in aging, sick, injured, or malfunctioning tissues and muscles. There are several benefits to therapeutic wavelengths, including:
Water retention
Hemoglobin absorption
Regulating melanin
Restoring connective tissue
Laser Therapy
Research studies have revealed that low-level laser therapy can alleviate the effects of overused muscles and tissues by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. This therapy emits a gentle, warming light that stimulates the body’s natural healing process by promoting effective cellular function. Benefits of low-level laser therapy include:
Accelerate tissue repair
Increased reduction of fibrous tissue formation
Increase anti-inflammatory response
Improve nerve function
Restore muscle tone
Spinal Decompression
If you’re experiencing musculoskeletal pain due to nerve root compression between muscle and tissue fibers, spinal decompression could be a non-surgical solution that helps. This treatment involves gentle traction that stretches the spine, which can help to reduce fatigue in your muscles and tissues. Research shows that spinal decompression can help rehydrate your spine, relieve pain in your upper and lower extremities, and allow your muscle and tissue fibers to stretch and feel relief from the effects of musculoskeletal pain.
Conclusion
Various environmental factors can affect the muscles and tissues in the musculoskeletal system, resulting in pain-like symptoms. These can be caused by injuries, trauma, or overlapping risk profiles, making individuals unable to work. Fortunately, non-surgical treatments can help alleviate the affected muscles and tissue fibers, providing a safe, gentle, and cost-effective means of restoring the body and promoting healing. These treatments can also be combined with other therapies to enhance an individual’s health and wellness journey.
The central nervous system is responsible for sending neuron signals to all the organs and muscles in the body, allowing for mobility and proper functioning. These signals are constantly exchanged between the organs, muscles, and brain, informing of their activities. However, environmental factors and traumatic injuries can impact the nerve roots, disrupting the flow of signals and leading to musculoskeletal disorders. This can result in misalignments in the body and chronic pain if left untreated. Today’s article will inform us about peripheral neuropathy, a nerve injury correlated with back pain, and how spinal decompression can relieve this condition. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide non-surgical treatments, including spinal decompression, to relieve pain-like symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy refers to a range of conditions that affect the nerve roots and can cause chronic symptoms throughout the body, as research studies revealed. The nerve cells in our body transmit messages between the brain and other body parts. When these cells are damaged, it can disrupt communication between the central nervous system, leading to muscle and organ problems. Studies have linked peripheral neuropathy to pain and other symptoms, which can have a negative impact on daily activities, quality of life, and mental and physical well-being. Additionally, peripheral neuropathy may increase the risk of falls.
How Peripheral Neuropathy Correlates With Back Pain
Have you recently felt a tingling or sharp sensation when you stepped or experienced constant lower back pain? These symptoms could be related to peripheral neuropathy, which can cause back pain. “The Ultimate Spinal Decompression,” a book by Dr. Perry Bard, D.C. and Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., FIAMA, explains that peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that affects the legs, causing numbness, pain, tingling, and oversensitivity to touch in the toes and feet. This can cause the muscles in the lower back to shift weight away from the painful areas, leading to low back pain. Research studies have revealed that chronic low back pain can involve both nociceptive and neuropathic pain mechanisms. Nociceptive pain is a response to tissue injury that activates the muscles. In contrast, neuropathic pain affects nerve roots branching from the spine and lower limbs, often resulting from damaged spinal discs. Fortunately, there are ways to manage peripheral neuropathy and its associated back pain.
Peripheral Neuropathy Relief & Treatment- Video
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve injury that affects people differently and can cause sensory symptoms in the upper and lower body. Those with peripheral neuropathy may experience constant pain in their extremities, which can lead to compensation in other muscles and spinal misalignment. This can result in chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Studies show that peripheral neuropathy, especially in cases of low back pain, can cause a malfunction in the brain’s pain modulatory system, leading to overlapping risks and dysfunction. However, various treatments are available to restore the body and reduce neuropathic pain, including chiropractic care and spinal decompression. The video above explains more information on how these treatments can help alleviate neuropathic pain and release the body from subluxation.
Peripheral neuropathy can cause a lot of pain, and many people consider surgery to treat it. However, this can be expensive, so some people opt for non-surgical treatments like spinal decompression and chiropractic care. Studies have shown that spinal decompression can be very helpful in relieving nerve entrapment and improving low back pain symptoms. It’s a safe and gentle treatment that uses traction to help the spine return to its position and allow fluids and nutrients to flow back in. Combining spinal decompression with other therapies can also help reduce peripheral neuropathy symptoms, improving people’s quality of life and helping them become more mindful of their bodies.
Conclusion
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that results from nerve injuries and can affect both the upper and lower parts of the body. This disorder can cause sensory symptoms that may lead to musculoskeletal conditions, spinal misalignment, and disability. Pain and discomfort are common experiences for those with this condition, which can negatively impact their daily lives. Fortunately, spinal decompression can help alleviate the effects of peripheral neuropathy by gently stretching the spine, releasing entrapped nerves, and correcting subluxation. These treatments are safe, non-invasive, and can be incorporated into an individual’s health and wellness plan.
Many people in the workplace suffer from back pain, which can limit and affect their ability to function and lead to a lifetime of discomfort and disability. Back pain can range from a dull, slow ache to a sharp, radiating pain and can cause the body to be misaligned. Fortunately, non-surgical treatments such as spinal decompression can help to relieve pain and discomfort. In this article, we will witness the impact of back pain in the workplace, how different occupations are associated with back pain, and how spinal decompression can help to alleviate these symptoms. We work with certified medical providers who use our patients’ valuable information to provide non-surgical treatments, including spinal decompression, to relieve pain-like symptoms associated with back pain in the workplace. We encourage patients to ask essential questions and seek education about their condition. Dr. Jimenez, D.C., provides this information as an educational service. Disclaimer
The Impact Of Back Pain In The Workplace
Are you experiencing headaches or neck tension? Do you feel pain radiating down your leg from sitting for extended periods? Or do you feel aches in your lower back after sitting at a computer for a long time? These symptoms could be due to the development of back pain. Research studies revealed that back pain is a common cause of missed work and reduced productivity. Depending on the severity, back pain has various mechanical or non-specific reasons. Some of the categories that many individuals in the workplace have back pain include:
Acute back pain: Last for a few days to a few weeks.
Subacute back pain: Last between 4 to 12 weeks.
Chronic back pain: Last longer than 12 weeks.
Occupations Associated With Back Pain
Back pain is a problem that many working individuals have experienced. This can lead to constant pain and compensating for the pain by using other muscle groups. Research studies revealed that both men and women in the workforce are affected by back pain, which can be influenced by psychological factors and can significantly impact their ability to perform occupational activities. Jobs like truck drivers, office workers, healthcare providers, and manual laborers are associated with back pain due to the physical demands of these occupations, increasing the risk of developing back pain. Some of the common causes associated with back pain at work include the back and surrounding muscles being under constant strain include:
Force: Exerting excessive force on the back muscles can cause injuries
Repetition: Repeating movements can lead to muscle strain on the surrounding muscles and affect the spine.
Inactivity: Sitting down for an extended period can lead to poor posture and cause the back muscles to be shortened.
Examples Of Workplace Conditions Associated With Back Pain
In many jobs, employees have to exert themselves physically, which can increase the risk of developing back pain. Some common workplace conditions that contribute to this risk include:
Using hands or body as a clamp to hold heavy objects while performing tasks.
Maintaining the same posture while performing tasks.
Performing motions constantly without small breaks in between.
Performing tasks that involve long reach, both vertical and horizontal.
Cold temperatures
Vibrating working surfaces, machinery, or vehicles.
The floor surface is uneven, slippery, or sloped.
Fortunately, there is hope for those experiencing back pain. Research studies have shown that available treatments can aid in modifying activities and improving workplace conditions, providing relief and preventing pain from returning.
Non-Surgical Treatments For Pain Relief-Video
If you’re experiencing back pain due to work-related strain, there are treatments available that can help alleviate the pain and reduce its effects from returning. Many people who work for a living suffer from this issue because of the physical demands of their job, which can lead to various risk factors. Fortunately, several non-surgical treatments are available to help reduce the symptoms of low back pain. Spinal decompression and chiropractic care are two examples of such therapies. These methods use traction, manual manipulation, and other techniques to restore the spine to its proper alignment and relieve back pain. Both treatments are gentle and non-invasive, as they work with the body’s natural healing process to stretch tight muscles and prevent future pain. The video above explains how these treatments can help enhance your body’s healing process and avoid recurring back pain.
Spinal Decompression Relieving Back Pain
It’s important to know that putting too much pressure on your back can lead to back pain. If you’re experiencing back pain, spinal decompression can help. This technique involves gently stretching out tight muscles in your back and reducing pain and other symptoms. According to Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., FIAMA, and Dr. Perry Bard, D.C., authors of “The Ultimate Spinal Decompression,” spinal decompression uses gentle traction to slowly pull the spine and alleviate painful spinal pressure that causes back pain. Adding spinal decompression to your daily routine can help reduce muscle weakness and pain and increase awareness of your body to prevent future injuries.
Conclusion
Missing work due to back pain is common among many working individuals. Certain job occupations require physical exertion, which can push the body beyond its limits. When individuals try to compensate for the pain in their back muscles, it puts more strain on other muscle groups. Fortunately, treatments such as spinal decompression can provide relief by realigning the body and reducing subluxation associated with back pain. This non-surgical treatment helps the body naturally heal, enabling individuals to experience a pain-free journey toward health and wellness.
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