Smoking : What are the facts? Nicotine is one of the fastest acting and most addictive drugs known to mankind. It is a stimulant – not a relaxant. The reason why people think that cigarettes relax them is that they need their ‘fix’ to bring them up to the same level that everyone else is at! Research suggests that smoking damages…
Smokers with back pain – if you are going to continue to smoke, make sure it’s an informed decision. We all know the effects smoking has on the lungs and heart, but did you know the effects cigarettes have on your musculoskeletal system? Most of the patients I treat have no idea that smoking causes early ageing to their muscles, bone,…
