Smoking has a Direct Correlation to Chronic Pain

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Cigarette smoking associated with increased inflammation and chronic back pain symptoms.

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Research shows that smoking has a direct correlation to chronic pain. Not only does it slow the body’s natural healing process, but also increases susceptibility to infection and decreases the ability to repair damaged bones or cartilage if one smokes habitually. If you are suffering from chronic pain as well as being a smoker you could be counterproductive to your own recovery.

Montesano Spine and Sport works with our patients to provide the best possible path to recovering from back and neck pain, sometimes that includes certain lifestyle changes. Are you ready to take the first step towards a life free of back and neck pain? Call to schedule your consultation:

For Beverly Hills and West Coast of America patients, please call310-858-5561 OR 1-866-79-DR-SPINE.

For Sarasota Florida OR East Coast of America patients, please call 1-941-402-4003.

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