{"id":20633,"date":"2022-06-24T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?p=20633"},"modified":"2023-10-09T19:14:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:14:55","slug":"how-to-alleviate-back-pain-with-an-anti-inflammatory-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/how-to-alleviate-back-pain-with-an-anti-inflammatory-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Alleviate Back Pain With an Anti-Inflammatory Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BY <\/strong><\/strong>Joshua Abrams, M.D.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Joshua Abrams is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar spine surgery. He is a thought leader in minimally invasive spine techniques, spinal navigation, and non-fusion technologies.<\/div>\n
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Our bodies use the nutrients in the food we eat for maintenance and repair, so it\u2019s essential we give them the best materials to work with. If you\u2019re looking for changes you can make at home, adopting an anti-inflammatory diet for your back pain is a great first step.<\/p>\n


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Some micronutrients help promote a healthy immune system, lowering your inflammatory response. A low-inflammation diet emphasizes foods rich in those vitamins and minerals while reducing your intake of foods that promote inflammation.<\/p>\n


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You can use this guide to learn more about how your diet affects your back pain and what foods are crucial for fighting inflammation.<\/p>\n

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How Can Your Diet Affect Back Pain?<\/h2>\n
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Your diet plays a role in your immune system’s strength and promoting or discouraging inflammation.<\/p>\n

In the U.S.,\u00a039% of adults reported<\/a>\u00a0experiencing either mechanical or non-specific back pain. Mechanical back pain is traceable to the spine, including the discs and surrounding tissues. Non-specific back pain \u2014 pain that neither you nor your provider can conclusively find the cause of \u2014 is often linked to chronic inflammation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Causes Inflammation?<\/h2>\n
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When you have an injury or infection, your immune system sends white blood cells to the site. The blood flow to the area increases in response, causing the warmth and redness we recognize as inflammation. This process should stop once the infection or injury heals. Sometimes, however, the immune system never receives the signal to shut off, leading to chronic inflammation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While you can request blood tests to check for inflammation, they can’t tell you if it’s acute or chronic. The best way to watch for chronic inflammation is to ensure your doctor looks for signs of inflammation-related conditions like\u00a0heart disease, diabetes and arthritis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Diet and Back Pain<\/h2>\n
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Some foods can\u00a0impact your inflammatory response<\/a>\u00a0and immune system, increasing or reducing your pain. It’s best to avoid foods that promote the release of inflammatory markers in favor of those that help fight oxidative stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before you try a new diet, be sure you’re familiar with the potential risks and benefits:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n