Chiropractor For Upper Back Hump in Vaughan

Having an upper back hump is also known as Dowager’s hump or increased kyphosis of upper spine. Do you have poor posture or rounded shoulders? Or do you feel extreme fatigue or headaches? Don’t worry, an upper back hump is a common condition seen in patients here at Shakti Chiro. An upper back hump is when your spine curves excessively forward. This abnormally curved spine on your upper back can affect your posture as well as your head and neck position and cause various forms of headaches, neck pain and indirect shoulder issues. We often see this condition accelerate due to the increased use of technology, especially in children, due to our poor posture and remaining in that position for longer periods of time. A Chiropractor’s job is to correct those spinal misalignments in the upper back, relieving that pressure in the spine. Depending on your specialized treatment plan, you may be given extra stretches to develop back muscle strength and to correct your posture easily. Dr. Rogini at Shakti Chiro is here to assess your needs! Upper back hump has to be corrected immediately before it becomes permanent. 

What are the symptoms of Upper back hump?

Having a hump in your upper back, you might experience the following:

• Head is in a forward-leaning position
• Neck and upper back pain when moving
• Pain or stiffness around the neck and shoulder blades
• Difficulty looking up/limited mobility in the neck
• Muscle fatigue or feeling fatigued as a whole
• Poor posture/changes in posture
• Hip pain
• Protruding abdomen
• Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, due to pressure in the lungs and making it difficult for them to expand through inhalation
• Digestive issues such as trouble swallowing or acid reflux
• Indirect effect on your hamstring muscles and causing pelvic distortion 
• Difficulty in physical movement, such as walking and sitting up
• Loss of sensation
• Severe headaches and facial pains

One of the common symptoms are poor posture, resulting in constant slouching or hunching in front of a computer. With the constant use of technology today in schools, work, and pastimes, it is easy to fall into the habit of leaning back in chairs or being in a crouched position. 

What can cause these symptoms to arise?

There are many factors that contribute to an upper back hump. These include:

• Aging: our spine curvature naturally increases as we age, as our vertebrae loses its flexibility. Upper back humps are also common for teenagers as they are entering the puberty growth stage and their bones are rapidly developing at that time.
• Spine degeneration: this stems from the spine losing its normal structure and function over time, and can be caused by a variety of factors. These factors mainly depend on your health, age and lifestyle. These degenerative changes range from mild to severe. Some common conditions that involve degeneration in the spine are scoliosis, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
• Problems during birth or Congenital abnormality: sometimes the cause can be congenital and or during the process of birth there could have been mild stress on the spine causing a hump. Most of the time these issues are not noticed at birth and are addressed later on in the growing phase. (This is why our parents bring their newborns in for a spinal check up).
• Fractures: broken vertebrae can weaken the bone in some cases, causing the spine the curve.
• Poor posture: having a hunched back can become habitual and go unnoticed. Extending the neck forward causes muscle weakness and could develop the hump further.

How upper back hump can be treated:

Chiropractors are experts in the spine. Coming in for consistent spinal adjustments can help reduce the “hump” as well as improve your posture over time. First, the Chiropractor will perform a physical examination to pinpoint which segments in the spine are misaligned and subluxated. Then, after reviewing your medical history and lifestyle habits, you will be put on a treatment plan to get you back on track. Usually the hump is visible enough to perform a diagnosis, however every patient is different and you may get sent for X-rays after the physical examination, depending on your condition. Dr. Rogini will properly assess the spine and perform gentle, non-invasive adjustments so that once aligned, your brain will receive positive signals to promote blood flow into the areas of stress, reducing your pain. When your spine is aligned, then your overall body becomes aligned and the less pressure you will be putting on the spinal cord. Regular adjustments are essential to achieve this process, and Dr. Rogini will develop a specialized Chiropractic Care Plan that best suits your needs.

Practicing an ergonomically correct posture can help immensely to prevent slouching and for you to become more aware of your postural habits. Chiropractors may also suggest certain positions to help you whether you are sitting down in front of a computer, or when you are simply standing. These supplementary exercises can help you become more active in your recovery process and prevent future complications that affect the spine even more. Additional massages can also be beneficial to correct the problem.

How is Holistic Chiropractic care different?

As a Holistic Chiropractor located in Vaughan, Dr. Rogini is here to address the root cause of the problem, and takes into account all aspects of your health and body. These aspects can look like: understanding your past experiences that may be significant in affecting certain areas of your body, or it can be taking a look at your lifestyle habits every day. If you are active or lack daily movement, or if you are on a diet that’s abundant with bone-strengthening nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It is natural to sometimes feel discouraged with the look of having an upper back hump, so as a holistic approach, you may be given exercises or stretches on how to strengthen your back and shoulders. Additionally, addressing any emotional needs that could contribute to your upper back pain is essential to promote overall well-being and to prevent additional stresses in your body. 

Book online today or call us at 905-553-0397 to set up your first appointment with Dr. Rogini. We also accept walk-ins, so be sure to reach us soon to begin your first step to a healthy recovery!