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How does bad posture lead to chest pain?
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It doesn't : It doesn't, but it can lead to back pain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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More back: Twisting of ribs and spine and muscle pulls may cause irritation. Not usually anterior stern all like heart pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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