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Aching back? Sitting up straight could be the culprit

Researchers are using a new form of magnetic resonance imaging to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back, leading to potentially chronic pain problems if you spend long hours sitting. The study was presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

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