Can Poor Posture Result in Back Pain? A Physical Therapist Explains
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Eric Robertson, associate professor of clinical physical therapy at the University of Southern California, says that while posture is often blamed for back pain, there
Eric Robertson, associate professor of clinical physical therapy at the University of Southern California, says that while posture is often blamed for back pain, there's another more common cause.
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