Collagen supplements provide pain reliefCollagen Peptides, in Association with Vitamin C, Sodium Hyaluronate, Manganese and Copper, as Part of the Rehabilitation Project in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain.
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We examined the impact of collagen supplements combined with therapeutic exercise on chronic low back pain. In this study, sixty participants were divided into two groups—one receiving only exercise and another incorporating a blend of food supplements alongside their exercises.
The results showed that those who used the collagen supplements saw significant pain relief and better overall functionality compared to those who didn't. This suggests that combining exercise with collagen supplementation can be an effective approach for managing chronic back pain.
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We examined how cross-linked hyaluronic acid (cHA) hydrogel can help reduce epidural fibrosis after back surgeries, which is a common cause of ongoing pain. In our study with rat models, we compared groups that received cHA to those that did not.
The results showed that cHA treatment led to lower levels of fibrosis and overall healthier spinal structures. The treated groups had more space around the spinal cord and less thickening of protective membranes. Overall, we found that cHA is promising for managing post-surgical back pain by effectively reducing scar tissue formation.
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We conducted a study to explore whether intraarticular injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) could effectively treat chronic, nonradicular low back pain as compared to glucocorticoids. Sixty patients participated in a well-structured clinical trial where they received either HA or glucocorticoid injections.
Both treatments resulted in significant pain relief, improved function, and enhanced quality of life. Notably, HA was found to be just as effective as glucocorticoids, and showed even better long-term benefits without any reported side effects.
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We examined the effects of hyaluronic acid in healing back pain linked to disc degeneration. In our study, New Zealand white rabbits undergoing a partial nucleotomy received either PGA/HA implants or bioactivated fibrin, while controls underwent the procedure without any treatment.
Our results indicated that the use of PGA/HA implants led to more effective tissue repair, evidenced by a significant increase in type II collagen content, compared to the untreated controls. However, there was no change in the water content of the discs over the six-month period, highlighting that while tissue repair may improve, it may not directly enhance disc hydration or overall disc function.
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We explored the complex nature of chronic pain in the sacroiliac joint, which has long sparked debate due to its anatomical position. This makes accurate diagnosis challenging, often requiring advanced techniques like guided injections.
While there are various treatment options available for sacroiliac joint syndrome, no single method has proven to be ideal. However, using hyaluronic acid through intra-articular viscosupplementation has shown promise in delivering long-lasting pain relief, promoting healthy joint function, and enhancing synovial fluid properties.
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