Ways to Eliminate Your Neck Hump

By Md Ijaj Khan
16 Sep 2022, 16:40 IST

Medications

Steroids like prednisone or conditions like Cushing syndrome can cause an accumulation of fat on the back of the neck.

Osteoporosis

Compression fractures from weakened bones in the thoracic spine can cause the spine to hunch forward.

Posture

Three postural patterns can also create a neck hump form: thoracic hyper-kyphosis, cervical kyphosis, and forward head posture.

Exercises

Stretches/traction, Y-W-T exercise, and adjustments. It’ll give your neck and spine mobility to function, and also relaxes the muscles.

Lifestyle

Some underlying causes of a hump behind your shoulder may be result of sudden lifestyle changes.

Medicine

Medication adjustment. If a medicine is causing the hump behind your shoulder, you must stop or change your medicine.

Surgery

If a tumor is causing the hump behind your shoulders, your doctor may remove it surgically. You can remove it surgically by consulting your surgeon.

Conclusion

It will take some time and effort to get rid of the neck hump. Being persistent will help you achieve your health objective. Always seek advice from a physiotherapist before taking any steps.