Smoking Can Be A Real Pain

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By Molly Clifton

Story Created: Dec 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM CDT

Story Updated: Dec 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM CDT

Smoking can contribute to back pain.

Researchers at the University of Rochester looked at smokers with back problems, and found those who quit eventually felt less pain.

Doctors say nicotine can increase pain signals to the brain.

 
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