Have you ever experienced lower back pain? If so, you know how it can be a real pain in the back! But did you know that nutritional deficiencies can contribute to this discomfort? Yup, you heard me right! So let’s dive deeper and examine how certain deficiencies can impact your lower back health.
The first and most common nutrient deficiency associated with lower back pain is vitamin D. When your body lacks vitamin D, it can cause inflammation, leading to chronic lower back pain. This vitamin is essential for bone formation and calcium absorption, meaning a deficiency can result in various bone disorders like osteoporosis and osteomalacia. So, if you want to avoid experiencing chronic lower back pain, get enough vitamin D!
But that’s not all. Magnesium and Boron are two minerals that also significantly affect lower back health. Magnesium helps in vitamin D absorption and metabolism, which means a magnesium deficiency could contribute to lower back pain. On the other hand, Boron helps increase vitamin D and magnesium absorption and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Vitamin K2 is another essential nutrient that can help treat lower back pain, especially arthritis and stenosis. Arthritis and stenosis occur when calcium accumulates in the spinal cord, creating bone spurs or calcium deposits. Vitamin K2 helps mobilize calcium from soft tissues and put it into bones, preventing bone spurs from forming and improving overall lower back health.
Vitamin E is an overlooked vitamin for lower back pain; however, it’s crucial in strengthening muscles, reducing muscle atrophy, and increasing oxygen flow to muscles. It also helps counter angina, a heart condition characterized by a lack of oxygen. Tocotrinal complexes or wheat germ oil are excellent sources of vitamin E.
You might be thinking, “Okay, this is all great and informative, but what’s fun about this topic?” Well, let me share a personal story. I was experiencing severe lower back pain not long ago, and I went to see my chiropractor. After he evaluated my spine and muscles, he recommended that I begin taking a vitamin supplement containing vitamin D, magnesium, Boron, and vitamin K2.
I started taking the supplement and continued adjusting, but after a few weeks, I noticed something peculiar. My lower back pain would subside whenever I took the supplement, and I felt like I could take on the world! But on the days when I missed my dose, my pain returned, and I was back to hobbling around like an old man.
It’s funny how the little things we do, like taking our vitamins, can significantly impact our lives. So if you’re experiencing lower back pain, don’t hesitate to see your chiropractor or physician. But don’t forget about the nutritional aspect of lower back pain. Getting enough essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, magnesium, Boron, vitamin K2, and vitamin E can help reduce inflammation, build strong bones, and keep your lower back happy and healthy.
In conclusion, lower back pain is not a pleasant issue, but understanding the nutritional deficiencies that can cause it will undoubtedly help. Supplements and a balanced diet can help address the root cause of the pain; as always, consulting a healthcare professional is key. Let’s all aim for a healthier, pain-free lower back!
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Summary of Transcript:
In this YouTube video, the speaker discusses the connection between nutritional deficiencies and lower back pain. Vitamin D deficiency is a common cause of low back pain as it is a potent anti-inflammatory. Magnesium and boron deficiencies can also aggravate vitamin D deficiency. Calcium buildup in the lower back due to overconsumption can result in arthritis or stenosis, which can be combated by vitamin K2. Vitamin E deficiency can result in weak muscles in the lower back and can be remedied by taking the whole vitamin E complex or tocotrienol complex. Manganese deficiency can result in disc problems and scoliosis. Diets high in omega-6 fatty acids, sugar, or carbs can also cause inflammation and contribute to low back pain. Additional conditions like kidney stones or gallstones can also cause pain in the lower back.
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Summary of Description:
This video discusses the connection between nutrient deficiencies and lower back pain, particularly deficiencies in vitamins D, K2, E, and manganese. Omega-6 fatty acids, high sugar and carb diets, kidney stones, and gallstones are other potential causes of back pain. The video encourages viewers to consider nutritional deficiencies as a root cause of back pain and to seek medical advice before making any changes to their health regimen.
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These nutrient deficiencies can lead to lower back pain. Check this out.
DATA:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23384256/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34919073/
https://vitamindwiki.com/Lumbar+spinal+stenosis+pain+strongly+associated+with+low+vitamin+D+%E2%80%93+March+2013
0:00 Introduction: What back pain says about your health
0:32 Deficiencies connected to low back pain
6:17 Other things that can cause back pain
7:20 Learn more about identifying nutritional deficiencies by looking at your face!
Let’s talk about what lower back pain says about your overall health and what deficiencies you may have.
Typically, people treat lower back pain with medications and go on their way. But what is the root cause of low back pain, especially chronic back pain? It’s essential to consider the connection between nutritional deficiencies and back pain to help eliminate back pain.
Vitamin deficiencies that can lead to low back pain:
1. Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to:
• Bone pain
• Inflammation
• Soft bone
• Skeletal problems in children
* Magnesium deficiency and boron deficiency can interfere with your vitamin D levels and lead to back problems.
2. Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 deficiency can lead to:
• Stenosis
• Arthritis
• Bone spurs
• Calcium deposits
* Vitamin K2 and vitamin D work together.
3. Vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiency can lead to:
• Back weakness
• Atrophy
* Avoid tocopherols and try a tocotrienol complex or wheat germ oil instead.
4. Manganese
Manganese deficiency can lead to the following:
• Disc problems
• Collagen problems
• Increased risk of scoliosis
Other things that can cause back pain:
• Consuming omega-6 fatty acids and not consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids
• A diet high in sugar and carbs
• Kidney stones
• Gallstones
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor specializing in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” about himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana. Still, he no longer practices chiropractic in any state. He does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of nutritional deficiencies that lead to low back pain. I’ll see you in the following video.
