Are you affected by back pain? Are you a smoker? Did you
know smoking may be a reason for your back pain?
Although genetics are the most likely cause of back pain,
studies show there is also a strong correlation between smoking and back pain.
Smoking can have a significant impact on individuals’ bones and soft tissues,
especially in the spine.
First off, smoking reduces bone density. Your vertebrate may
be at greater risk for osteoporosis, spinal arthritis, or other degenerative spinal
conditions if you smoke. Second, tendons and ligaments are more vulnerable to
injury in smokers because the nicotine in cigarettes causes cartilage and other
soft tissue to become less elastic and resilient. Next, smokers experience decreased
circulation due to the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. These chemicals
damage blood vessels and increase the risk of atherosclerosis, which is the
buildup of plaque in your bloodstream. Plaque reduces the amount of blood being
transported to your intervetebral disks, which need blood’s nutrients in order
to do their job—acting as shock absorbers and keeping the spine flexible.
When vertebrate, cartilage, and intervertebral discs of the
spine weaken, you are at a greater risk to experience a variety of back
problems such as herniated discs, low back pain, and even leg pain. These
issues may be treated with surgery, therapy, and better posture. If you would
like the full effect of these interventions smoking must also cease.
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