Hyperkyphosis – Two Tests and Two Fixes

Today we talk about the dreaded upper back hump AKA The Thoracic Hyperkyphosis. It is most noticeable in the elderly when we see our grandparents or people in their 70s and 80s walking around with that big round hump in their upper back. Many people think it is just a sign of aging but that not even close to the whole truth.

The hyperkyphosis is not a genetic condition but one that is acquired due to a unhealthy lifestyle and poor habits. The sad thing is that we are seeing it more and more in the younger generation as early as elementary school. It is devastating to see because  hyperkyphosis increases the risk of morbidity and mortality in the aging population but it also has really strong developmental implications in the younger generation.

The best thing is prevention and second best is early detection. Do not wait until this gets out of control because then some of changes might be permanent.

In the podcast, I go over two tests you can do to see if you might have hyperkyphosis. This is by no means a complete list of tests but they are a good start. Then I give you a couple of fixes you can work on to be proactive with your situation.

On top of this, if you feel like you might have a hyperkyphosis, I highly recommend seeking out the care of a great structural chiropractor.

If you need help finding one, please feel free to reach out to me and I would be happy to help.

My contact is mattwdc@gmail.com