Cody B. Doyle DC, DIANM | Chiropractor Roanoke Tx 76262 | Acupuncture

Board Certified Chiropractor Serving Patients in Roanoke, Keller, and Fort Worth Texas

Text Size:+-
Cody B. Doyle, D.C.
817-767-5430
295 W. Byron Nelson Blvd, #212, Roanoke, Tx. 76262
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Cody B. Doyle, D.C., DIANM, PSP
  • Conditions Helped
    • Allergies
    • Back and Neck Pain
    • Degenerative Arthritis
    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Lower Extremities
    • Migraines and Headaches
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Plantar Fasciitis
    • Spinal Disc Issues
    • Stress and Anxiety
    • Upper Extremities
    • Weight Loss
  • Treatment Methods
    • Acupuncture
    • Chiropractic Care
    • Complementary Therapies
    • Myofascial Release Therapy
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Roanoke

Blog

Ask the Chiropractor: Can my diet be causing my lower back pain?

Posted on 09.20.22 |

 

Dr. Cody B. Doyle

Cody B. Doyle, DC, DIANM

According to the CDC, approximately 30% of people in the United States have suffered from an episode of low back pain in the last 12 months.  Low back pain is one of the most common causes of missed time from work and can have a negative impact on an individual’s quality of life. I am often asked whether or not a patient’s diet can affect their lower back pain.

While dietary factors do not cause all lower back pain, there is evidence to suggest that consuming certain foods can result in an increased inflammatory response, which can be a factor in complaints of lower back pain.

Some foods can help reduce inflammation, and others can worsen it. That is why you should pay attention to what you eat if you have back or neck pain. Now may be the time to adopt an anti-inflammatory diet!

If you are dealing with inflammation in your back or neck, you will want to avoid some foods which can increase your body’s inflammatory response.

Adding foods to your diet that decrease inflammation should also be part of your management strategy.

The chart below highlights some foods to add and some to avoid. Visit this link for a free infographic containing a more detailed list of anti-inflammatory foods that could be beneficial.

Foods that INCREASE InflammationFoods that DECREASE Inflammation
 

Refined Grains

  • Grain flour (wheat, corn, oat)
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Tortila
  • Donuts and other sweets                             
 

Nuts (Raw or Dry Roasted)

  • Almonds
  • Macadamia
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almond or coconut flour
Bad Fats

  • Trans Fats
  • Margarine
  • Corn Oil
  • Safflower Oil
  • Peanut Oil
Green Vegetables

  • Green leafy (spinach, kale, dark green lettuce)
  • Broccoli
  • String beans Cauliflower
  • Just about everything!
Refined Sugars

  • Table Sugar
  • Fructose
  • Confectionary Sugar
Fruits

  • Berries
  • Tomatoes
  • Apples
  • Melons
  • Just about everything!
Cured Meats

  • Cold Cuts
  • Bacon
Meats

  • Grass-fed beef
  • Grass-fed pork
  • Grass-fed lamb
  • Pasture-range chicken
  • Wild game

Categories: Back Pain, Chiropractic, Diet, Healthy Living

Call Today!!

817-767-5430
Hours

Monday 8 -12 & 2-6
Tuesday 8-12 noon
Wednesday 8 -12 & 2-6
Thursday 8-12 noon
Friday 8 -12 noon
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Copyright © 2016 Doyle Chiropractic, LLC