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A Poor Diet Can Make Back Pain Worse

By Stepy Kamei

Back pain is one of the most common health issues plaguing Americans today, sending millions of people to their doctor's offices and urgent care centers each year. This shouldn't be surprising considering that our society isn't exactly known for being the healthiest one out there, so it should make sense that we continue to deal with health issues such as this one. Given our less than stellar lifestyle choices and habits, there has also been a rise in nutritional deficiencies within people of all age groups, genders, and economic statuses in the past few decades. Interestingly enough, recent studies have begun to show a link between instances of back pain within people who also suffer from nutritient deficiencies.

The Skinny On Nutritional Deficiencies

Most of us are lucky enough to have access to food whenever we'd like, which is why it may not make sense to hear that we're a country deprived of nutrients. The reality is that while we're getting plenty of food, we aren't getting enough healthy and nutritious food. Loading up on frozen dinners, fast food, pizza, chips, or any other packaged and heavily processed food product does very little to sustain our biological needs. As a result, we're feeding our bodies with empty calories, as opposed to energy-sustaining sustenance. Not only does this leave us feeling hungry and tired, it can degrade our health as well and may even lead to back pain.

Calcium is crucial for supporting bone strength, which is why lacking enough of this mineral can have negative consequences when it comes to your body's ability to support itself on a daily basis. Vitamin D is also important for maintaining bone density, yet we aren't getting enough of it. If you can't eat dairy products, you can still find calcium and Vitamin D in sources such as leafy greens and fatty fish. You may want to consider taking a supplement every morning. 

If your diet isn't wholesome and nutritious, you'll be more prone to developing back pain. Chiropractors often recommend their patients work on creating healthy meal plans in addition to getting spinal adjustments on a regular basis for optimal health and wellness. If you're ready to add chiropractic care to your healthcare regimen, consider The Joint Chiropractic clinics. You can walk into your nearest location for a consultation, without having to worry about the hassle of dealing with insurance plans or making an appointment. 

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