Recent research indicates a connection between _______ and low-back pain. A. yoga B. ballistic stretching C. running D. smoking
Health · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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D. smoking
Recent research has found a connection between smoking and low-back pain. There are several reasons why smoking might increase the risk of experiencing low-back pain. Firstly, nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes can reduce blood flow to the discs in the spine, leading to disc degeneration and increased vulnerability to pain. Smoking can also decrease the absorption of calcium in the body, which is necessary for bone strength, and it can lead to a reduction of new bone growth, thereby weakening the bones over time and potentially predisposing individuals to back pain. In addition, smoking can exacerbate inflammation and impede the body’s natural healing processes, which can contribute to both the development and the persistence of back pain.