Chronic smoking can have a significant negative impact on your health and can lead to:
- Decreased healing after a bone fracture.
- Decreased bone density, which leads to osteoporosis.
- Increased risk of hip fracture.
- Decreased blood flow to the skin which leads to delayed wound healing.
- Decreased blood flow in the hands and feet which can lead to painful neuropathy.
If you suffer from any of these, the first thing to do is to look into a smoking cessation program. Here are some tips to help you quit smoking:
- Determine the ‘key drivers’ that motivate you to quit.
- Pick a stress-free time to quit.
- Join a support group; seek help from family and friends.
- Start doing some daily exercises to help relieve stress, improve bone strength and boost energy levels.
- This is exactly where your physical therapist can help.
If you or someone you know is a smoker, give us a chance to lead you to a healthier life. We help you with the right exercises that are best suited for you.