Evaluation of serum Vitamin-D levels in non-specific chronic musculoskeletal pain

Chronic non-specific musculoskeletal pain (CNMP) is a common condition, with recent studies suggesting a link to vitamin D deficiency. Therefore, it is of interest to measure serum vitamin D levels in CNMP patients and assesses its relationship to pain severity. Conducted over six months at a tertiary care center, 120 patients were enrolled and assessed for serum vitamin D levels and pain using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results revealed 70% of patients were vitamin D deficient, with lower levels correlating with higher pain scores. Thus, we show that addressing vitamin D deficiency may be a cost-effective approach to managing CNMP.