9
ways
to beat
It affects four in five of us at some point
in our lives so, if back pain is blighting your
life, follow our tips to gain relief
KicK the habit
‘Studies have
linked smoking
with lower-back pain,
so I advise quitting,’ says
Stephen Wanless, Associate
Professor at Birmingham
City University. ‘Smoking can
affect the circulatory system,
which delivers nutrients and
hydration to the spinal discs,
so it can affect the health
of the back.’
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