Yes: Chronic medical conditions like anemia can contribute to back pain and other musculoskeletal complaints. Anything that causes decreased nutrient flow to already compromised areas like the intervertebral discs can contribute to back pain. You can add nicotine use to the list as well.
Answered 3/10/2014
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