A 33-year-old member asked:
what's the benefit of good posture on the back?
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Dr. Craig Morton answered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 18 years experience
See below: Proper posture will reduce stress on the joints and discs of the neck and back. Poor poture over long period of time can accelerate the arthritic process of spine.
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