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How Smoking May Lead To Low Back Pain

Everybody knows that smoking is bad for your health. We know that it can increase your risk of heart disease, it can lead to respiratory conditions and that it can increase your risk of cancer. One thing that many people do not know is that smoking can also be a contributing factor that leads to lower back pain.

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments among adults. For some, it may be only the occasional soreness and stiffness, and for other people, it is a chronic issue that may even result in some level of disability.

When it comes to developing problems with pain in the lower back, there can be several potential causes and contributing factors. Things like injury, degenerative conditions, poor posture and repetitive stress are all widely known to cause and contribute to problems with pain in the lower back. Over the last 10-15 years, researchers have started to uncover links between lifestyle choices like smoking and an increase in problems with lower back pain.

One study published in the American Journal of Medicine helps to demonstrate this link. In this paper, researchers performed a meta-analysis of past research that showed that smokers are 31% more likely to experience low back pain when compared to non-smokers. Additionally, the data also suggests that quitting smoking can reduce your risk.

Smoking can increase the risk of lower back pain in a number of ways. To start, smoking has been linked to various conditions that can cause or contribute to joint pain. As a further point, smoking has been shown to inhibit the flow of blood to different parts of the body, and this affects the ability of oxygen, nutrients and the body’s natural healing chemicals to reach the joints and the spine. This reduced blood flow can increase the risk of disc degeneration, and that will result in back pain.

It has also been shown that a long-term smoking habit can affect the way that the body handles pain. For people that have been smoking for many years, the body becomes more sensitive to pain, and this is going to aggravate any pain issues that are associated with lower back problems. Smokers tend to have higher levels of pain-causing chemicals in the blood, and there is research that suggests that smoking affects the way that the brain manages pain.

If you are a smoker, there are few things that will do more to improve your health than quitting smoking. You’ll be healthier, you will live longer and you will feel better. If you are experiencing pain in your lower back, quitting smoking can help to reduce the pain, but there is more that you can do. Exercise is one way to improve your health and reduce back pain, and you could also consider chiropractic care.

June 22, 2018

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I went to Club West Chiropractic for the first time for a dislocated rib, and Dr. Ryan was able to adjust it back into place, and reduce all of the pain by 110%! When I walked in for the first time, the staff already knew who I was. Since then, I've gone back several times and have been greeted by my first name ever since. They are all so friendly and professional. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Ryan and Club West Chiropractic to all of my friends and family!
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My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Ally and Dr. Ryan for several months now and we are really happy with our experience; they are professional, yet personable. Their treatment plans are very reasonable, taking into consideration what they are seeing going on with your body, but equally what you are reporting as being an issue and the extent to which it is an issue.
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13:36 27 Apr 17
Doctor Ryan and Ally are great, as well as the front desk staff! They are a great medical team always making everyone feel welcomed. After a sudden car accident, with everything going on- they went out of their way to make therapy easy, convenient and professional. I will continue my care here, and would highly reccomend this chiropractic office to friends and family.
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Best ever, Dr. Ryan and Allie are so knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Ryan is so gentle and always makes me feel better! I go in 😢 And come out 😁 !!!!!
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Fantastic chiropractic and all wellness care! Both Aly and Ryan are extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. My husband, daughter (6) and I have all had great experiences here and would highly recommend.
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Dr. Ally & Dr. Ryan are amazing at what they do. I personally felt a difference immediately after being adjusted. It's very nice to have a chiropractor that genuinely cares and wants to help you live as pain free and healthy as possible.
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