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Flat back = pain?

 •  • by Paul Ingraham
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There is “a strong relationship between low back pain and decreased lumbar lordotic curvature.” That's a flatter back. Counter-intuitive! The opposite of the traditional assumption. 🤔 Slightly more analysis here.

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