Smokers are around 2.7 times more likely to suffer with low back pain than non-smokers. This is largely due to decreased nutrient levels in smokers which diminish when carbon monoxide is present. Carbon monoxide, which is a dangerous poison, also blocks oxygen getting to the muscles, tendons, and bones of the back. As all body cells and tissues need sufficient oxygen to function optimally, it is no wonder that smokers are more likely to have a back disorder.
Even if you are a long-term smoker, you will notice an improvement in backache very soon after you quit. Just 48 hours after stubbing out the last cigarette, nerve endings in the back will begin to return to normality, which will help restore good blood flow and oxygen levels.
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