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Why do i sit straight up but still get a backache?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Disc pressure: Sitting puts a lot of pressure on the lumbar discs.

Answered 12/16/2012

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A member asked:

Why do i sit straight up but still get a backache?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

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