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Can bad posture cause trapezius pain? i've been having this for the past 7 years. the pain seems to be in the muscle.
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Yes, it can.: Studies have shown that muscle balance and function is directly related to back and neck pain. Thus, abnormal posturing would by definition be an imbalance and result in pain. The muscles cramp when trying to compensate.
Answered 2/26/2014
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