Prevention
Exercise is effective in preventing recurrence of non-acute pain, however has shown mixed results in the treatment of acute episodes. Proper lifting techniques may be useful.
Cigarette smoking impacts the success and proper healing of spinal fusion surgery in patients who undergo cervical fusion; rates of nonunion are significantly greater for smokers than for nonsmokers. Smoke and nicotine accelerate spine deterioration, reduce blood flow to the lower spine, and cause discs to degenerate.
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