Beyond the "Hump"
Hyperkyphosis, often referred to as a "hunchback" or "Dowager's hump," is a severe posture abnormality where the upper back excessively rounds forward.
This is almost always accompanied by severe forward head posture. Because the weight of the body is pitched so far forward, the muscles of the mid-back are constantly strained, leading to chronic, burning pain between the shoulder blades.
Correcting the Thoracic Curve
- Mirror-Image AdjustmentsWe adjust the thoracic spine into an extended (backward bending) position to begin unlocking the rigid, hunched joints.
- Thoracic Extension TractionUsing CBP traction methods, we gently but consistently stretch the tight ligaments on the front of the chest and spine, physically flattening the hunchback over time.
- Active Postural RehabThrough postural rehabilitation, we strengthen the extensor muscles of the back to hold the spine upright against gravity.
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The clinical information on this page has been reviewed and verified by Dr. Dirk Woodmansee, DC, an advanced certified Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) provider in clinical practice since 1997, with extensive experience in structural spinal rehabilitation.
Last Reviewed: September 2026 | Disclaimer
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