Smoking increases the risk of chronic back pain,in part by affecting the way the brain,
respond to pain,according to a new study .
It found that people with back pain lasting 4 to 12 weeks three times more likely to continue to have
back pain a year later if they smoked,compared to non-smokers.
It's well-known that smoking can directly harm the back by increasing inflammation and decreasing blood flow and therefore nutrient distribution to spinal discs.
In addition,the new study found,via special MRI scans,that circuitry in the brain related to
tobacco addiction is also related to the transition from acute to chronic pain.
respond to pain,according to a new study .
It found that people with back pain lasting 4 to 12 weeks three times more likely to continue to have
back pain a year later if they smoked,compared to non-smokers.
In addition,the new study found,via special MRI scans,that circuitry in the brain related to
tobacco addiction is also related to the transition from acute to chronic pain.
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