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How to get rid of a hunch back?

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If do to the shape : Of your spine at your age, nothing short of a surgery. Some people have increased roundness of there backs or sometimes related to scoliosis or kyphosis diagnosus. If it is due to poor posture, regular exercise and weight reduction if overweight can help.

Answered 7/3/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: If it is flexible, it is possible it may respond to exercises to strengthen the extend its of the back. If it is rigid, it is likely that surgery would be the only way. Don't hesitate to be seen and discuss the specifics of your case.

Answered 5/27/2017

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Posture, therapy: Many hunched backs start as poor posture so working to sit and stand straight can help. Sometimes weak muscles contribute, so physical therapy helps. However, some hunched backs are due to abnormal curving of the spine called kyphosis, due to weak and ven collapsing bones from osteoporosis. This is not reversible. Avoid it if possible with exercise, calcium, vit d.

Answered 7/8/2012

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