What happens if I leave a hunched upper back alone?

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.

Why does a hunched upper back develop?

The cause differs with age. In the growing years it is posture; from middle age onwards, degenerative change and osteoporosis are the main causes.

Is a back that is too flat also a problem, the opposite of a rounded one?

A flat back is a problem too. The pressure on the disc when bending forward is higher than usual.

What happens if I leave a hunched upper back alone?

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.

Why does a hunched upper back develop?

The cause differs with age. In the growing years it is posture; from middle age onwards, degenerative change and osteoporosis are the main causes.

Is a back that is too flat also a problem, the opposite of a rounded one?

A flat back is a problem too. The pressure on the disc when bending forward is higher than usual.

Hunched Upper Back

The thoracic spine and upper lumbar spine curve excessively and posture collapses. Beyond appearance, it raises the risk of several secondary conditions.

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