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Can sitting for too long cause upper back pain?
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Yes: Especially if hunching forward for a long time. Ribs get flexed downward in front and upper vertebrae bend forward. When you straighten up, one or more may stay 'stuck' in that forward-bent position. An osteopathic hands-on exam and treatment can frequently resolve the problem.If it keeps recurring, consider changing the chair or way your sit or consider prolotherapy.
Answered 8/8/2012
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Yes: Poor sitting posture, an inadequate chair design and long periods of sittibg can affect your back.
Answered 9/28/2016
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