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How To Fix A Neck Hump

How To Fix A Neck Hump

What Happens If You Leave Your Neck Hump Untreated? What happens if a neck hump is left untreated? If left, a neck hump can become a major issue. When your head sits further forward on your spine than was anatomically intended to your body must find a way to cope with all this extra load… Read More >

Dowager's Hump: An Unsightly Bump At The Base Of The Neck

Dowager’s Hump: An Unsightly Bump At The Base Of The Neck

What Is A Dowager’s Hump? A dowager’s hump is the common name given to a hump that can form at the base of the neck. Traditionally this “hump” is mostly frequently seen in older women, but is also seen in men and occasionally younger adults. Medically rounding of the spine is referred to as a… Read More >

Improving Your Posture: Dealing With Kyphosis

Improving Your Posture: Dealing With Kyphosis

Not All Bumps Are Dowager’s Humps The presence of a significant “bump” at the base of your neck may indicate a Dowager’s hump. However it is normal that the bones (spinous processes) of the vertebrae my seem to protrude somewhat at the base of your neck, this does not necessarily mean you have a dowager’s… Read More >