Does Smoking Cause Back Pain? | How Cigarettes Damage Your Spine

Did you know that cigarette smoking doesn't just damage your lungs, but can also destroy your spine? In this video, Dr. Rajesh Parasnis explains the dangerous link between smoking and spinal issues like slipped discs, spondylosis, sciatica, and osteoporosis. If you are a smoker experiencing back pain, tingling, or numbness, this is a must-watch! 1. How nicotine restricts vital blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to your spinal discs. 2. Why spinal discs are already avascular and how smoking accelerates disc degeneration. 3. What a "Radial Tear" is and how it leads to a slipped disc. 4. The connection between smoking, calcium loss, and osteoporosis (weak bones). 5. Why spine surgeries are less effective for chronic smokers. About Dr. Rajesh Parasnis: Dr. Rajesh Parasnis is a leading Spine Surgeon dedicated to helping patients recover from debilitating back pain, neck pain, and spinal disorders. If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more expert medical advice on spine health. Leave your questions in the comments below! 👉 Subscribe here:    / @dr.rajeshparasnis   🌐 Visit our website: https://punespinesurgeon.com/ 📞 Book an Appointment: +91. 85549 90487 #SpineHealth #SmokingCessation #BackPain #SlippedDisc #Spondylosis #Sciatica #Osteoporosis #DrRajeshParasnis #SpineSurgery #QuitSmoking