10 Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Smoking
Smoking is a practice where a burnt substance is breathed in. This substance is most commonly dried leaves from the tobacco plant rolled into a cylindrical shape known as a cigarette. It is a recreational habit where the combustion of dried leaves vaporizes and delivers substances into the lungs that are then absorbed into the body.
Generally, smoking has negative health effects. Many diseases have been linked to smoking. Examples include increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes. Smoking has also been found to be a modest risk factor for sciatic nerve pain and lumbar radicular pain.
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