Correlation of Vitamin D and Core Stabilization Exercise in Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Background and Aim: Low back pain is a complex condition that can have various causes and its management involves multiple treatment strategies as per the cause. Use of vitamin D supplementation for LBP has gained attention due to its anti-inflammatory effect and helps to improves bone density whereas core stabilization exercises can help to strengthen core and spinal muscles and stabilize the spine. While there is evidence to suggest that both Vitamin D and core stabilization exercise may have potential benefits for low back pain, the direct correlation between these two factors is not well established. So the aim of this narrative review is to find out the correlation of Vitamin D and Core Stabilization exercise in low back pain. Methods: We searched the articles using PubMed and Google Scholar regarding the correlation of Vitamin D and Core Stabilization exercise in male and female low back pain subjects. Results: Evidence from human studies suggest that Vitamin D and core stabilization exercises both are important for overall functioning of intervertebral disc integrity and its stability. Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that plays a critical role in maintaining bone health, regulating the immune system, and reducing inflammation whereas Core stabilization exercises improves core and spinal muscle strength that stabilizes the spine. Conclusions: Clinicians caring for patients must be aware of this Vitamin D and Core stabilization exercises to find the right treatment course for each patient. In many cases quick Vitamin D supplementation along with Core stabilization exercises may be used to manage LBP. While there is a rightful role for Vitamin D in management of lumbar low back pain, non-pharmacological options like Core stabilization exercises should also be considered as they can play an important role in physiotherapy management of low back pain