Hunched Upper Back
Q. What happens if I leave a hunched upper back alone?
A.
Muscle and joints stiffen, so treatment takes longer, and the risk of secondary conditions such as disc problems, degenerative arthritis and temporomandibular joint disorder rises.
📝 Detailed Answer
Leaving a hunched upper back for a long time brings the following changes.
- Muscle and joints stiffen, so recovery takes longer
- Fatigue accumulates under the effect of gravity and pain becomes more severe
- As the change in appearance becomes marked, some people find their confidence falls
- The risk rises of secondary conditions such as disc problems, degenerative arthritis, neuralgia, temporomandibular joint disorder, bowed legs and digestive trouble
Expert Verified
Injun Eo
Director