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Computer guy posture. hunched over, neck out. now, upper back pains, also left side chest muscle sensations, stiffness. anxiety as well. what to do?

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Dr. Brian Badman answered

Stretch: If you have computer guy posture you may have homer simpson body habitus too. Try stretching or working out. Get some resistance bands and focus on scapular strengthening. Try to improve your posture or evaluate your work station to make your posture better.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Computer guy posture. hunched over, neck out. now, upper back pains, also left side chest muscle sensations, stiffness. anxiety as well. what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Badman answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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