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Could my bad posture be from slouching at the computer?
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Spine nerve irritate: You may have neck and low back nerve root irritation from the slouch posture at the computer.. Please make sure that you are not over exercising or lifting heavy things. You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor and a specialist and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Answered 4/1/2013
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