tobacco <\/a>use is bad for your health. It is linked to numerous type of cancer, heart disease, and stroke; and, it has been determined that smoking can increase the risk of chronic conditions of the neck and spine, including cervical spondylosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCigarettes contain high levels of toxins, which are known to damage the soft tissues and bones of the body, including the soft tissues and bones that lie in the cervical spine. Recent studies have found that individuals who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop degeneration of the discs and instability of the spine; two factors that can contribute to cervical spondylosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, nicotine, the addictive substance found in cigarettes, damages the blood vessels. The blood vessels nourish the cervical discs, so if they are damaged, the discs cannot receive the nourishment that they require, and as such, they can degenerate more rapidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n