Healthy lifestyle

Stopping smoking

Smoking is linked to persistent pain. Research shows people with pain who smoke have more pain symptoms which tend to last longer. There are lots of ways you can reduce and stop smoking when you are ready to make this change.

Most people with pain who quit smoking, usually find that, within about 12 months, they feel better able to cope with pain. 

If you would like more information or local support to quit smoking then visit the ‘smoking cessation’ section on our ‘Wider health’ page.