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I have chest pain/discomfort when sitting. i have poor posture and pain goes away when sitting straight or standing up . what causes?

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Musculoskeletal: Position dependent chest pain indicates a problem with rib, breastbone, or muscle, likely caused by mechanical stress of poor posture. Consider asking your doctor for posture-enhancing exercises.

Answered 6/11/2018

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