How to Actually Fix a Hunchback (& Why Stretches Aren’t Working)

A neck hump, upper back hump, and forward head posture are common signs of Dowager’s hump, but is it permanent? Discover what causes this condition, how to fix a Dowager’s hump, and the best thoracic spine exercises for posture correction.

👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: ⁠ https://drbrg.co/4sqwoxP⁠

Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements.

0:00 How to get rid of neck hump/Dowager’s hump

0:28 Two types of upper back humps

0:47 Dowager’s hump causes

1:17 Osteoporosis and spinal posture

1:53 How do you know if you have a Dowager’s hump?

2:04 Cushing syndrome buffalo hump

4:09 Osteoporosis posture improvement

5:32 Buffalo hump posture correction

6:22 Thoracic spine exercises

Take the guesswork out of choosing supplements for bone health with this FREE guide: https://drbrg.co/3VSI0xl

Watch these next for more ways to support posture and mobility:

https://youtu.be/XdsPizRSx8k

https://youtu.be/nbl2-5FVIkk

https://youtu.be/Q1kM4q8ffWk

Learn about the differences between osteoporosis and osteopenia and how to support strong bones: https://drbrg.co/4BlfwMM

Your neck hump or upper back hump may not be caused by what you think. Press on the hump. Is it soft and spongy like a fat pad or hard, firm, and rigid? This can help determine the underlying cause and the best way to address it.

A Dowager’s hump can be a postural or structural issue. Postural problems can often be corrected with the right stretches and exercises. A structural Dowager’s hump involves wedged vertebrae, often caused by osteoporosis, and requires an X-ray for diagnosis.

A buffalo hump is different. It involves a fat pad at the base of the neck and is often associated with elevated cortisol, insulin resistance, and Cushing's syndrome.

If your neck hump is associated with osteoporosis, focus on calcium, collagen, trace minerals, magnesium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, and weight training to support stronger bones.

If you’re dealing with a buffalo hump caused by a fat pad, check your fasting insulin levels. A high-carb diet and frequent eating may contribute to insulin resistance. A low-carb diet and intermittent fasting may help address the underlying metabolic problem.

DATA:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5873977

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5715979

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9304091/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9403798

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK279088

Dr. Eric Berg D.C. Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Thanks for watching!