A hump? Where? In many people a hump or rounded protrusion develops where the neck meets the thoracic spine (upper back). Is this of concern? It can be. In a "Normal" posture the head sits evenly over the shoulders, but when the head is slightly forward or anterior to the shoulders this causes the muscles to tighten as they try to pull the head back into proper alignment. Over time this tightness may go down the body and cause low back or hip pain.
Then as the head stays in a forward position, eventually a hump can develop because fatty tissue builds up to protect the spinal bones because they are closer to the surface making them more exposed or vulnerable to injury. In this area, the upper thoracic spinal nerves lead to the heart, lungs, thyroid, shoulder, arms, wrists and over time this misalignment can lead to dysfunction of these vital areas and organs.
Got a hump? Get a chiropractic evaluation. We can give you the tools needed to improve your posture for a lifetime.
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