My patients are usually surprised when I inform them that smoking is a risk factor for back disorders/pain. The main theory is that this is due to decreased blood flow to the spine and discs.
This is a 30 second video by the North American Spine Society. This is a multidisciplinary group of providers in which more than 50% of the practice is devoted to spinal care and includes MD's, osteopaths, chiropractors and physical therapists.
Did you know that smoking was a risk factor for back pain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js2_fIVd2Rk
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