Can Vitamin D Help Reduce Back Pain?
- Karen Pantazis, M.D.
Question
I have been dealing with chronic pain from a back injury for a number of years. I read recently that vitamin D can help reduce pain. Is this true, and if so should I start taking a supplement?
Answer
Vitamin D can help with certain types of chronic pain, especially muscle and joint pains.
However, before you start taking vitamin D supplements, it is important that you have your vitamin D level checked to see if it is low.
You should not take vitamin D unless advised to do so by your doctor.
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