^ I've found especially that a low slung guitar causes me more neck problems after a while than if I sling it higher up where I'm not straining to achieve a natural strum. So that's definitely another consideration that ties into what you've said.
Overall, the OP should consider low cost solutions like the strap, and experiment with posture like you said, and experiment with sling height before choosing to buy a whole new guitar.
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