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According to the findings, smoking is related to an increased risk of back discomfort. "According to the current study, current smokers who smoked more cigarettes per day had a greater prevalence of back discomfort.". In brief, nicotine reduces blood flow and circulation, which slows healing and diminishes bone strength. This should be even more incentive to give up smoking!