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How can i improve my posture? i have at least 4 inches of head forward tilt from rounded shoulders. remembering just to stand up straight , no.

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See an orthodedic: Doc or your gyn and u need xrays and a bone density test as you may have significanty bone loss and osteoporosis that is causing teh problem which will need txment or it will get a lot worse.

Answered 11/15/2012

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