7 Miracle Superfoods for Back Pain Relief

I'll introduce you to 7 miraculous superfoods that are good for back pain. As the saying goes, health is 80% about what you eat. Spinal health also requires healthy food to be free from back pain and to maintain a healthy back. Please check the foods introduced below and be sure to take care of your back health.

1. Plant-based protein (beans, tofu, soy milk, etc.), Animal protein (skinless chicken, fish)

First is plant-based protein. Protein is essential. Only when protein is supplemented, your muscles are generated. If you have muscle loss or muscle degeneration, you will never be able to get rid of spinal pain and maintain your health.
 
However, the reason why plant-based protein is listed first here, not necessarily animal protein, is that animal protein, first of all, causes inflammation. All of your body's pain is inflammation. Pain occurs because inflammatory cells are activated, and degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis are all a type of inflammation. So, animal protein contains a lot of things that worsen inflammation.
 
Instead of eating a lot of beef and pork to supplement protein, it's better to supplement a lot of plant-based protein. In addition to this, plant-based protein is rich in various antioxidant substances, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help the spine and spinal muscles, so if you have chronic back pain, eating plant-based protein frequently can alleviate the pain.

2. Spinach, Broccoli, Kale

The second recommended food is kale, broccoli, and spinach. Kale, broccoli, and spinach are vegetables that are excellent for anti-inflammatory action. There are research papers that show that chronic spinal pain patients and patients who are not recovering after surgery were given kale, broccoli, and spinach, and their pain index decreased significantly.

3. Salmon

Third is salmon. Salmon is rich in healthy protein that does not worsen pain. And it's rich in omega-3 fatty acids. You might say, isn't omega-3 fatty acid cholesterol? But omega-3 fatty acids are very useful components in making our spinal bones and muscles strong.
 
Also, it is said that this also has an anti-inflammatory effect. It supplements protein, strengthens bones and tissues with omega-3 fatty acids, and has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it would be good to eat salmon often.

4. Calcium (Green leafy vegetables, cheese, milk, plain yogurt)

Fourth is calcium. When reviewing the literature, it says that calcium should be eaten in food form whenever possible. Eating it in food form is the best, but if that is difficult, you can also use calcium supplements. However, it can be sufficiently supplemented through food that you eat in your daily life.
 
Calcium is the core of bone health. If you are deficient in calcium, not only osteoporosis but also pain worsens, and calcium deficiency is becoming a major cause of obesity.

5. Herbs and Spices (Turmeric, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Basil)

It may be a little unfamiliar to Koreans, but it's herbs and spices. Some herbs that help with spinal health were suggested in the literature. The first is turmeric, which is turmeric.
 
It is said that it helps regenerate damaged tissue, and it is actually used a lot for therapeutic purposes in traditional medicine. In addition, there are cinnamon, rosemary, and basil. They have anti-inflammatory effects, but it's difficult to eat them just like that, so it would be good to use them appropriately by sprinkling or mixing them with various foods.

6. Berries

Sixth are berries such as strawberries and blueberries. Berries refer to fruits that have seeds inside, are high in moisture, and have a soft tissue pulp on the outside.
 
Typical examples of berries are strawberries, grapes, and persimmons. These berry fruits have excellent antioxidant effects and are said to be very helpful in strengthening the spinal bones and spinal muscles through various research papers and numerous experiments. If you eat a small amount as a light dessert once a day during breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it will help alleviate pain.

7. Avocado

Finally, avocado. Avocado is a fruit that is rich in healthy fats, although it may be a bit divisive to eat. The abundant unsaturated fats, healthy fats in avocado, suppress inflammation and are very helpful for spinal health. It is rich in potassium and fiber, which are essential for spinal muscle health.
 
Potassium found in natural foods is very important for pain relief and muscle health. However, it is high in calories, so overconsumption is a no-no. It may be difficult to eat at first. So, there are various recipes using avocados, so it would be good to consume them through various dishes.

In Conclusion

Those who are not able to resolve their pain with medication alone, those who are suffering from side effects of medication, and those who have gone to the hospital but were told that there is nothing they can do, if you properly utilize the 7 superfoods that I introduced today and change your eating habits, I think it will be a great help in alleviating chronic spinal pain.