Things to Avoid if you Have Back or Neck Pain: Spicy Foods

Did you know that your diet and habits can actually increase your back and neck pain? If you’ve noticed an increase in your chronic pain you should avoid these things!

Things to Avoid if you Have Back or Neck Pain: Spicy foods

Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, can trigger an inflammatory response in the body that may aggravate spinal conditions. For this reason, it is best to avoid spicy foods if you have a spinal injury or disease.