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Back Pain Flashcards

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Back pain: Supplements

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Magnesium
Omega-3
Phosphatidylserine
Serrapeptase
Bromelain
Devil’s claw
Turmeric
Ginger
Boswelia

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Back pain: Magnesium

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Dose 200-400mg

  • Shown to block the NMDA receptor channels, thus reducing nociception and neuropathic pain in chronic LBP.
  • Also exerts muscle relaxing actions.
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Back pain: Omega-3

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Dose: 1g EPA

Anti-inflammatory through inhibition of PGE-2, NF-kB, TNF-a and Il-6

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Back pain: Phosphatidylserine

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Dose: 200-400mg

Neuronal cell membrane support, including myelination.

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Back pain: Serrapeptase

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Dose: up to 75mg

Inhibits PGE2 synthesis.
Reduces pain mediators (e.g., bradykinin).
Fibrinolytic aiding fluid drainage.

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Back pain: Bromelain

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Dose: Up to 1500mg

Inhibits PGE2 synthesis.
Reduces pain mediators (e.g., bradykinin).
Fibrinolytic aiding fluid drainage.

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