Does Your Back Hurt? Then Put Down that Butt!
Each year, an estimated 443,000 Americans die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Despite these known risks, approximately 46.6 million American adults smoke cigarettes. It may not be as well-known, but smokers are more prone to back pain and spine problems than nonsmokers. There are many reasons for this, including: Nicotine restricts the…