Kyphosis (Hump) Treatment

The spine has a natural series of curves, designed to evenly distribute weight through the body and ensure correct balance. A healthy spine has a subtle inward curve in the lower back and an outward curve at the top. The Hump refers to an exaggerated curve of the spine in a person’s upper back which can lead to stiffness, back pain and an altered gait.

Cause

The Hump, or increased thoracic kyphosis, can be caused by a multitude of factors such as poor posture, abnormally shaped vertebrae or damage to the spine that took place before birth. The hump can also be brought on by other medical conditions such as osteoporosis, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy.

Symptoms

Symptoms of increased thoracic kyphosis include poor posture, a hump at the top of the back, (more commonly known as ‘hunchback’), stiffness, pain and muscle fatigue. In the majority of cases these symptoms do not tend to escalate or become more severe over time.
In some cases, symptoms do progress and can lead to a multitude of health complications such as pulmonary and respiratory problems, which is why it is best to seek help early.

Solution

One of our highly experienced chiropractic team will begin by assessing the cause and severity of the hump through a physical examination and potentially x-rays. When they have a perfect understanding of your case, they can move on to creating a bespoke treatment plan, based on what’s causing it. This will most likely involve spinal manipulation to improve the flow of information to and from the central nervous system and to increase joint movement. If your hump is caused by bad posture, we can work with you to improve your posture, balance and core strength.