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My right lat dorsi muscle keeps twitching every so often. i originally thought it was posture but even lying down it continues to spasm occasionally.
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Everyone twitches...: It is not uncommon to have muscle twitching now and then, and most often this is a benign symptom. However, it can signify a nerve problem (eg pinched nerve), which a neurologist should be able to help you sort out.
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