Rowena Field

physiotherapist, PhD (exploring low-carb diets for chronic pain management)

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@DoctorTro Fabulous to hear physios incorporating nutrition into their practice. Here’s another article (by 2 physios) that might be a useful reference. https://t.co/O9GVSZerxE

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@LCMDPodcast https://t.co/O9GVSZdTI6

[Tanya @GongGasGirl]

Can diet help with chronic pain?

Dr Rowena Field.

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[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@LSaugman we also specifically reviewed low carbohydrate diets for reduction in inflammation, and this review details which studies had associated weight loss https://t.co/Clk7a5FLYF

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

Low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets: a scoping review of neurological and inflammatory outcomes in human studies and their relevance to chronic pain https://t.co/6qnRTdKBu8

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@LSaugman we did a SR on diet (whole food, not supplements) for chronic pain a couple of years ago. Most didn't account for weight loss, and that plays a role (as a driver of metaflammation as well as increased joint load) https://t.co/Lmcuf0vKra

[Low Carb Down Under @lowcarb_aus]

Our latest release from 'Low Carb Gold Coast 2022' - Dr. Sarah Hancock explains the benefits of low carb nutrition and less frequent eating in the prevention of dental caries #LowCarbGC @sjhancocknz
https://t.co/472YsW9IR7

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ThomastheFlint @MaritKolby I’ve heard a few podcasts lately interviewing him. It would revolutionize mental health management to consider diet/metabolic health as a key player - just the same as it would for chronic pain management.

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby we used the ASA24 to evaluate intake which does measure fibre, but we did not analyse this data

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby We were limited in how many outcome measures we could do. We did self reported scales, but a bigger funded study would need more comprehensive measures

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby and is supported by human ketogenic diet studies which show favourable nervous system outcomes and reduced inflammation – both relevant to the management of chronic pain. https://t.co/Clk7a5FLYF

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby Both groups had a significant reduction in pain and there was not a significant difference between the groups. There was however a significant difference between groups on inflammation biomarkers, depression and anxiety scores and weight loss

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby It also provides the first human data showing that a ketogenic diet can improve pain outcomes, which is underpinned by the preclinical data https://t.co/0OOoT7jCgF

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@ChristofferBN @MaritKolby It lines up with our other paper that show improving the quality of the diet (regardless of the diet type) show pain improvements https://t.co/Lmcuf0vKra

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@meatritioncom Thanks - you might like our latest publication which shows how important animal foods are in low carb https://t.co/CGUno2lmgJ

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

Finally!! Our latest study is published. It is designed be a resource to develop low carb dietary plans that are nutrient sufficient.
@kieron_rooney @TurtonJessica
https://t.co/CGUno2lmgJ

[Rowena Field @rowena_field]

@AJA_Cortes As a physio with a frozen shoulder for the last 6 months where nothing has improved my abduction/rotation range, trying this yesterday miraculously increased it to nearly normal. Unbelievable.

[Peter O'Sullivan @PeteOSullivanPT]

I can’t believe a person with LBP can be sent for so many scans. Scans, drugs, needles, Surgery. No understanding - no self management tools. Disabled and distressed. So much wasted $$ and Wasted years. It Sickens me. We can and must do better to support people in pain.

[Dr Shawn Baker 🥩 @SBakerMD]

Got pain? Perhaps you should cut carbs!